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| Community | The Bus DLC Ebus 2.2 has been Released! Hello everyone! The Ebus 2.2 will expand your fleet in The Bus with a modern, fully electric city bus. The DLC includes the Ebus 2.2 as a 12-metre solo bus and an 18-metre articulated bus, each available in different configurations. This makes it suitable for shorter routes as well as busy services with high passenger numbers. Depending on the configuration, the bus offers a range of up to 600… | — | |
| In-game event | Update 1.2 for The Bus is now available! Hello everyone, Update 1.2 for The Bus is now available! The update introduces AI trams , support for custom operating plans in Economy Mode and improved wheel interaction with curbs . It also includes additional features and adjustments for The Bus. The Ebus 2.2 will also be released at 2:00 PM CEST . This DLC expands The Bus with another fully electric city bus, available as solo and articula… | — | |
| Community | The Bus | Beta Update 1.2.100790 Now Available Before switching to the beta version, please back up your save files, as they may not be compatible with the current live version. Important note: This is a beta version that is still in testing. Technical issues or instability may occur. Please also check your installed mods to ensure they are compatible with the current beta. We appreciate your feedback and bug reports. They help us improve T… | — | |
| Community | Update 1.2 launches for PC on 26 August! Hello everyone, Update 1.2 for The Bus launches for PC on 26 August 2026 at 14:00 CEST . The Ebus 2.2 follows on the same day at 14:00 CEST . Both the update and the Ebus 2.2 will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on 2 September 2026 . The Hamburg City DLC will also be released for consoles on the same day! The later release is due to the required certification processes, which… | — | |
| Community | FAQ about the Ebus 2.2 for The Bus The release of the Ebus 2.2 is just around the corner. We have therefore answered the most frequently asked questions about the upcoming DLC. When will the Ebus 2.2 be released? The Ebus 2.2 will be released for PC on August 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM CEST . Update 1.2 will also be released for PC on August 26, 2026. The Ebus 2.2 and Update 1.2 will both be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X… | — | |
| Community | The Bus | Beta Update 1.2.100595 Now Available Before switching to the beta version, please back up your save files, as they may not be compatible with the current live version. Important note: This is a beta version that is still in testing. Technical issues or instability may occur. Please also check your installed mods to ensure they are compatible with the current beta. We appreciate your feedback and bug reports. They help us improve T… | — | |
| Community | The Bus | Beta Update 1.2.100557 Now Available Before switching to the beta version, please back up your save files, as they may not be compatible with the current live version. Important note: This is a beta version that is still in testing. Technical issues or instability may occur. Please also check your installed mods to ensure they are compatible with the current beta. We appreciate your feedback and bug reports. They help us improve T… | — | |
| Community | The Bus DLC Lübeck | Developer Diary #1 – The Holsten Gate As with our first The Bus DLC – Hamburg City, we also want to accompany the development of Lübeck with a developer diary. At irregular intervals, we will give you insights into the ongoing development. We will introduce landmarks along the bus routes and highlight regional characteristics. Technical implementation and the challenges we face during development will also play a role. Our goal is… | — | |
| Community | The Bus | Beta Update 1.2.100125 Now Available Before switching to the beta version, please back up your save files, as they may not be compatible with the current live version. Important note: This is a beta version that is still in testing. Technical issues or instability may occur. Please also check your installed mods to ensure they are compatible with the current beta. We appreciate your feedback and bug reports. They help us improve T… | — | |
| Community | The Bus – The Ebus 2.2 arrives on August 26! The official release date for the fully electric Ebus 2.2 has finally been confirmed! The new DLC for The Bus will be released on August 26, 2026 , for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Watch the official trailer now: The Ebus 2.2 includes 4 variants as solo and articulated buses . For the first time, a digital exterior mirror camera system will be available. Of course, you can choose bet… | — | |
| Community | The Bus DLC – Hamburg City News: Line 17 continues to grow Some time ago, we shared the first screenshot from the development of the Line 17 extension. Many of you immediately recognized the location shown. It is indeed the intersection of Bramfelder Chaussee and Berner Chaussee. From here, Line 17 continues from Bramfeld via Karlshöhe to its terminus in Berne. The intersection connects not only two roads, but also a piece of Hamburg’s history. Bramfel… | — | |
| Community | TML-Studios at gamescom 2026 Once again, we will be at gamescom together with Aerosoft this year! You can play The Bus on our two simulators and be among the first to try the upcoming fully electric Ebus 2.2 city bus , which will be released as a DLC for The Bus, as well as the Hamburg City DLC . If you prefer travelling by coach, you can explore the upcoming England DLC for Fernbus Simulator on PC using the Aerosoft Truck… | — | |
| Community | Halycon Media Announces The Bus DLC – London South! With The Bus DLC – London South , Halycon Media is expanding the bus simulation The Bus beyond Germany for the first time. The new expansion is being developed in cooperation with British developer Rhys McCollin and takes players to the UK capital, London. Following the already released Hamburg City DLC and the announced Lübeck DLC , the game world is expanding with another major European city.… | — | |
| Community | Add the Ebus 2.2 to your Steam wishlist now! Hello everyone! You can now add the Ebus 2.2 to your Steam wishlist! This means you will automatically be notified as soon as the DLC becomes available. The Ebus 2.2 expands your fleet in The Bus with a modern, fully electric city bus. The DLC includes a 12-metre solo bus and an 18-metre articulated bus in a total of 4 versions. This makes the Ebus 2.2 suitable for shorter routes as well as bus… | — | |
| Community | The Bus | Beta Update 1.2.99222 Now Available Before switching to the beta version, please back up your save files, as they may not be compatible with the current live version. Important note: This is a beta version that is still in testing. Technical issues or instability may occur. Please also check your installed mods to ensure they are compatible with the current beta. We appreciate your feedback and bug reports. They help us improve T… | — | |
| Community | Add the Ebus 2.2 to your wishlist soon! Hello everyone! The Ebus 2.2 will soon expand your fleet in The Bus with a modern, fully electric city bus. The DLC launches in August 2026 , and we will announce the exact release date soon. Before then, you will soon be able to add the Ebus 2.2 to your Steam wishlist. We will let you know as soon as the store page is available! The DLC includes the Ebus 2.2 as a 12-metre solo bus and an 18-me… | — | |
| Community | The Next Update Arrives in August! Hello everyone, the next update for The Bus will be released in August for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It will include plenty of new content, bug fixes, and improvements. A Public Beta for the update will launch on PC later this July. Together with you, we want to identify and resolve potential issues early so that the update can be released on all platforms in August with as few is… | — | |
| Community | Until July 27: 10% off The Bus and the Hamburg City DLC Following the end of our Summer Sale, Games Composed in Germany gives you another chance to pick up The Bus at a discount. Until July 27, you can save 10% on both The Bus and the Hamburg City DLC , so head over to Steam and check out the sale! | — | |
| Community | The Bus – A Quick Roadmap Update We have updated the roadmap for The Bus to show which features are already planned for the next update. These include, among others: · AI trams · Force feedback and telemetry on consoles · The new wheel physics · Custom operating plans for Economy Mode · Bug fixes · Performance improvements More content is planned for the next update beyond the points listed above. Custom operating plans will a… | — | |
| Community | The Bus – DevLog 16: Insights into the Reworked Wheel Physics We are currently reworking the way wheels interact with their surroundings in The Bus. The previous systems are being replaced by the new 3D Collision System, which can detect obstacles around the wheel more reliably. Note on the screenshots shown For the screenshots shown, we illustrated the systems using a bus from Fernbus Simulator. However, the new 3D Collision System will initially be used… | — | |
| Community | The TML-Studios Summer Sale 2026 has started! The TML-Studios Summer Sale 2026 has started! From June 25 to July 9, 2026, you can save up to 80% on selected games from our catalogue. This includes The Bus, Fernbus Simulator, Tourist Bus Simulator, numerous add-ons, as well as older titles such as Munich Bus Simulator, New York Bus Simulator, and the World of Subways series. If you want to expand your collection, discover another add-on, or… | — | |
| Community | The Bus – Next Stop: AI Trams, Wheel Physics & More Hello everyone, with Update 1.1, we released the next important step for The Bus. At the same time, we know that many of you are wondering what comes next and which topics are currently on our list. That is why we would like to give you an overview of what we are currently working on, which content is already in development, and which improvements are planned for future updates. Our roadmap is… | — | |
| Community | Screenshot Contest: Hamburg Line 218 📸 With the major May update, The Bus – Hamburg City not only introduced the new Economy Mode and the extension of Line 17, but also added the brand-new Line 218. Stretching approximately six kilometers, this route connects Rübenkamp S-Bahn Station with Ellernreihe/Heukoppel and takes you through a variety of districts in Hamburg’s northeastern area. From residential neighborhoods and prominent in… | — | |
| Major update | The Bus – Update 1.1 now available! Hello everyone, Update 1.1 for The Bus is now available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. With this update, we are releasing the Economy Mode Update and expanding The Bus with new features, improvements and bug fixes. The focus is mainly on Economy Mode, additional customization options and improvements to existing systems. What’s new in Update 1.1 🏢 Economy Mode: Custom logos On PC, y… | 23682867 | |
| Community | The Bus | Beta Update 1.1.96961 Now Available Before switching to the beta version, please back up your save files, as they may not be compatible with the current live version. Important note: This is a beta version that is still in testing. Technical issues or instability may occur. Please also check your installed mods to ensure they are compatible with the current beta. We appreciate your feedback and bug reports. They help us improve T… | — | |
| Community | The Bus – Picture of the Month: June Hello everyone, from now on, we would like to regularly present the Picture of the Month from The Bus. In this new monthly format, we will show a picture from the community that can either come from the current or the previous month . The selection is generally made at random. At the same time, we also pay attention to how the picture is presented, whether it feels authentic, and whether it has… | — | |
| Community | The Bus | Beta Update 1.1.96849 Now Available Before switching to the beta version, please back up your save files, as they may not be compatible with the current live version. Important note: This is a beta version that is still in testing. Technical issues or instability may occur. Please also check your installed mods to ensure they are compatible with the current beta. We appreciate your feedback and bug reports. They help us improve T… | — |
Announcements are the developer’s own posts to the game’s Steam news feed: updates and their patch notes, in-game events, releases and sales. The important ones are marked on the players chart.