Astragon and stillalive studios have just deployed, on May 16, 2023, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, the game's biggest update yet.
Expect a full update with lots of improvements, a brand new game mode and a huge FREE official map expansion with lots of new missions. In parallel with the release of "Next Stop", a Gold edition including all paid DLC is also in the Astragon catalog.
Game improvements and a new career mode
With the Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop update, the developers announce "many improvements to gameplay, AI and other details". We can indeed see, in the presentation trailer, the AI react to the horn in order to move forward when a light turns green, for example. A new Career mode combining the well-known sandbox mode, and the economy system of the campaign, is also on the program. Instead of having to unlock everything bit by bit by completing missions, players can now choose from all bus stops and bus models right from the start of the game. You will only have your business and your fleet to manage. For the rest, just ride, at your own pace.
Dedicated versions for Next Gen consoles
With the Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop update, dedicated versions of the game for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are rolling out. They include improved graphics, haptic feedback and adaptive trigger support on PS5, 4K resolution on PS5 and Xbox Series X, and other respective console-specific optimizations.
Crossplay for all PC versions (Steam, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store)
Bus Simulator 21 will be available on new stores: the Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store. All PC versions of the game are crossplay compatible, so PC players can play multiplayer together, whether they purchased Bus Simulator 21 for PC from the store, Steam, Epic Games Store, or the Microsoft store.
Map extension
Another highly anticipated highlight of the Next Stop update: a large extension north of Angel Shores. Lakes, forests, idyllic villages, crossing wild animals, all this new scenery will be integrated into the new missions.
Gold Edition and Gold Upgrade, to be up to date on previous DLCs
For new players, a Gold edition will appear when the Next Stop update is released. It includes all previously released paid DLCs: MAN Bus Pack, IVECO BUS Bus Pack, VDL Bus Pack, United States Unis Skin Pack, Angel Shores Insider Skin Pack and Protect Nature Interior Pack. For those who already have the game, the Gold Upgrade (sort of Season Pass) will perform the same function, but at a lower price.
In short, the Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop update is now!