Welcome to the new roadmap for City Transport Simulator!
Since the release of City Transport Simulator: Bus, a lot has happened and we have received tons of feedback from you. Today, we are excited to finally present the new roadmap for City Transport Simulator!
In the coming months, you can expect not only bug fixes and small features but also real content highlights, new vehicles, expansions, and a look into the future of CTS.
Looking back at the launch of CTS: Bus
In June, we released City Transport Simulator: Bus on Steam, making our vision of an all-in-one simulation a reality — a game where bus and tram traffic go hand in hand on a lively, constantly evolving map.
But the release was just the beginning: just like with CTS: Tram, we plan long-term support with new content, major features, and of course integrating your feedback, which we’ve received in large amounts through Discord, Steam, and social media over the past weeks. Thank you for that!
Next update: Mouse control, improvements & more
The next update is already on the horizon with one of the most requested features from you:
Mouse control for buses
Using the ALT key or directly via the control settings, you will soon be able to steer your bus intuitively with the mouse — no gamepad or wheel required.
Physics improvements for trams
The Flexity Vienna will get better acceleration on inclines, and the Munich R2.2b will have more realistic sinusoidal movement and swaying adjustments.
And after that, there will be more updates:
- AI and signal improvements
We continuously work on optimizing traffic lights, AI vehicles, and overall traffic dynamics. - More life inside vehicles
New passenger voices will add even more acoustic variety, plus new announcement voices in several languages including English, French, Polish, and Hungarian.
More vehicles in the works!
Of course, we are also expanding the vehicle roster for CTS with real classics and more compact bus variants.
GT6 (Tram Classic):
The legendary articulated tram GT6 brings retro flair to Tramau. With its charming look, distinctive driving style, and historic interior, this vehicle is made for all nostalgia fans!
MAN Lion’s City A47 & A26
With the A47 and A26, we expand the fleet with two exciting 10- and 15-meter variants of the MAN Lion’s City.
Both models bring fresh energy to your fleet and enable new deployment options! More info on release timing and features will follow in one of the upcoming updates.
Looking ahead: Autumn highlights & console release
Autumn will bring the next big phase of CTS with a special focus on the console release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game is already very advanced technically, and we are working closely with Sony and Microsoft to complete the final steps for launch.
Free map expansion for all Depot DLC owners
With the big autumn release comes a comprehensive free map expansion for everyone who owns the “Depot + Southern Lines” DLC!
The new route takes you through a completely redesigned city district with high-rise buildings and an urban metropolitan flair. In contrast to the previous districts in Tramau, here you will experience a completely different vibe: faster, denser, more hectic!
Additionally, the route is brought to life by new AI passengers in business attire and a higher passenger density. People on their way to the office, appointments, or meetings. This gives the neighborhood a whole new atmosphere.
And do you remember the big construction site at the tram depot in the south of the map? That exact construction site will be transformed into a new bus parking lot with this update! From now on, you’ll be able to start or end your shifts as a bus driver in the south of the map as well. This not only brings more variety to your routes but also expands your daily itineraries and how you play the game.
The bus map expansion will be released simultaneously with the console release in autumn 2025 and is, as mentioned, free for all who already own the Depot + Southern Lines DLC. If you don’t have the DLC yet, no problem: it remains available and offers a large tram depot, new stops, and a completely different route layout even without the expansion.
The MAN New Lion’s City 12C & 18C
Many of you have wished for it — now it’s official: we are working on the new generation of the MAN Lion’s City! With the 12C (solo bus) and 18C (articulated bus), we expand the City Transport Simulator fleet with a modern bus family that sets new standards in design and technology.
In collaboration with VOR and Dr. Richard, we were again able to access original data and materials to recreate the bus as authentically as possible. From the paint job to the cockpit details — everything is being crafted with great attention to detail.
We are especially proud of the colorful LED interior lighting, which gives the vehicle a special flair and creates a unique atmosphere both day and night.
Currently, the New Lion’s City is in work-in-progress phase. This means we are actively working on the 3D model, driving physics, sounds, and interior design. We’re very happy about your feedback on the first images and do our best to incorporate your wishes into the fine-tuning.
The release of the New Lion’s City is planned together with the big console release and free map expansion in autumn 2025. So you can look forward to a powerful overall package!
Roadmap Phase 3: Weather, tickets, new cities
What comes after autumn? Here’s a glance at the third phase:
- 🌧️ Dynamic weather: rain, lightning, temperature changes — including effects on driving behavior and climate control inside vehicles
- 🎫 Ticket sales: realistic ticket selling on the bus
- 🚋 Tatra KT4D: an old tram with special charm — currently in development
- 🚌 New bus model: still a secret, but already planned
- 🏙️ Vienna returns!: new routes for bus & tram based on a new, improved routing system
City Transport Simulator is just getting started and thanks to your feedback, the simulation gets better, bigger, and more varied every month!
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