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Bus Simulator 21 is an open-world bus driving and simulation game inspired by real-world locations and featuring licensed vehicles. It is also the sixth title in the Bus Simulator series and a direct sequel to Bus Simulator 18. It was developed by Stillalive Studios and initially released on September 7, 2021.
Published by Astragon and available for Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, Bus Simulator 21 has received mixed reviews from critics. On May 16, 2023, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop was released, an update to the game that brings new elements, such as vehicles, maps and management mechanics.
On the Epic Games Store, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop is rated 4.2/5, while on Steam, it has hundreds of slightly positive reviews, at least by the time of this publication.
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About the game
Your bus. Your route. Your schedule.
Look forward to Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, and the most comprehensive and advanced fleet in the history of the series. For Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, a fleet of 30 officially licensed buses by well-known, international manufacturers such as Alexander Dennis, Blue Bird, BYD, Grande West, IVECO BUS, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Scania, Setra, and Volvo is available for you to drive. For the first time, you will also have access to a double-decker and electric buses.
Explore an open world
Get ready for the brand-new, impressive US map Angel Shores and a revamped version of the European Seaside Valley map from the previous game instalment – including its map extension. Different difficulty levels and play modes are also available for a wide range of player types.
Drive licenses buses
In Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop you have the option to use extended management elements like creating detailed timetables, buying and selling buses, and planning efficient routes. Do you prefer to get up from behind the desk and take control of your buses yourself? The auto-features of Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop can take over your management duties and let pure bus drivers simply enjoy their time on the road.
Multiplayer mode
Play in either single-player or co-op multiplayer mode, transport your passengers safely and promptly to their destinations and be rewarded for your timely and safe driving at the end of each day.
Customize your buses
Since Bus Simulator 21 release it was also vastly improved by the Next Stop update! It added many game improvements and a brand-new career mode to the main game of Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop. The latter combines the sandbox mode with the campaign’s economic system.
In addition to the Next Stop update, you can also enjoy a free official map extension DLC. Look forward to a new area in the north of the “Angel Shores” North American map.
Features
- Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop includes around 30 buses by international, well-known manufacturers.
- Two huge, lively environments in the USA and Europe with an even greater open-world approach will make you itch to explore your surroundings.
- Drive alone or with friends in the cooperative multiplayer mode.
- Optional, refined management features such as setting up detailed timetables, visiting bus dealers on the map, or planning efficient routes.
- Different play modes are available for a wide range of player types.
- Supports popular steering wheels, gamepads, Tobii Eye Tracking, and TrackIR.
- Major Next Stop update added a brand-new career mode to the game and included numerous bug fixes and game improvements for smoother gameplay.
- Optional free map extension DLC with lots of new tasks for owners of the main game (separate download).
Gameplay
Bus Simulator 21 takes place in Angel Shores, a newly designed, fictional modern city inspired by the San Francisco Bay Area, complete with a coastline and districts such as Chinatown. In addition to the Californian setting, the game also includes a revamped version of the Seaside Valley map from Bus Simulator 18, along with its map extension.
The game offers the most extensive vehicle roster in the series’ history (so far), featuring 30 officially licensed buses from renowned international manufacturers such as Volvo, Alexander Dennis, Scania, BYD, Grande West, and Blue Bird, alongside returning brands from previous entries, including Mercedes-Benz, Setra, IVECO BUS, and MAN. New to the series are double-decker buses, such as the officially licensed Alexander Dennis Enviro500, as well as electric buses, reflecting the future of public transportation.
In the game, the player is a bus driver in two expansive, open-world environments. Angel Shores and Seaside Valley feature diverse districts, including industrial zones, bustling urban areas, scenic countryside, and a vibrant promenade. The realism is provided by improved traffic and pedestrian AI, a dynamic day-night cycle, varying weather conditions, and lifelike driving challenges such as narrow roads, traffic jams, and roadworks.
A career mode, introduced with the Next Stop update, comnines driving and management responsibilities. Players can create detailed timetables, plan routes based on passenger demand during peak hours, and buy or sell buses to optimize their fleet. For those who prefer focusing solely on driving, management tasks can be automated.
Bus Simulator 21 supports both single-player and cooperative multiplayer modes, allowing you to team up with friends to transport passengers across the maps. The game also offers customization options, from personalizing bus liveries to designing unique bus driver characters with over 15,000 combinations of clothing, skin tones, hairstyles, and more.
For added convenience, the game includes features such as fast travel to bus stops, fast-forwarding time, and the ability to directly take control of routes operated by AI drivers. There’s also support for steering wheels, gamepads, and features like Tobii Eye-Tracking and TrackIR.
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- Size: 9.7 GB
- License: Commercial
- Operational systems: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Developer(s) and/or publisher(s): Stillalive Studios, Astragon
- Categories: Managers, Simulation
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