Update 2.5 of The Bus is here!

You can find a detailed list with all the changes in the following:

Changelog 0.21.77445 EA

• Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.3
  
• Added Lumen Global Illumination
  
• Added Fleet System
  
• Reworked Antialiasing Settings
  
• Reworked several bus features for multiplayer: Hatches, Indicators, Gearboxes, Action Cameras, Cruise Control, Ignition, Retarder
  
• Reworked Button Tooltips for Scania, MAN DD and Citea
  
• Reworked Cross Selector for Scania, MAN DD and Citea
  
• Reworked light logic for Scania, Citea
  
• Removed passenger comments option, can be controlled via voice slider and subtitle option
  
• Fixed passenger sounds playing without passengers
  
• Fixed multiple passengers sitting in the same seat
  
• Fixed passengers spawning on top of bus stop signs and roofs
  
• Fixed being able to double brake/accelerate
  
• Fixed some ambient sounds not playing
  
• Added map and bus overview to Telemetry
  
• Added Chargeinfo to Operating plan
  
• You can now select and sit down in passenger seats
  
• Redesigned River Water
  
• Fixed Time Skip button active even when no time skip target is available
  
• Fixed Passengers rarely double requesting a receipt
  
• Bus Displays are now parts and can be exchanged
  
• Fixed an issue that causes deadlock of vehicles at crossroad
  
• Fixed some interactions that stopped working
  
• Fixed stop request not fulfilled when doors were opened manually
  
• Fixed button tooltips appearing even when not hovered
  
• Fixed several navigation Issues
  
• Can no longer sit down in occupied seats
  
• Fixed camera height when sitting in certain seats
  
• Fixed announcements on modmaps not working
  
• Fixed Indicator lever sounds
  
• Fixed crash when mod asks for restart
  
• Reworked Button Tooltips and Lights for ecitybus
  
• MAN DD sound fixes
  
• Operating Plans and Fleets now show Dependencies
  
• Fixed not being able to start some tours due to different stop index
  
• Fixed Atron selecting tours from wrong day
  
• AI vehicle sound fixes
  
• Added option to return to default in Sound Options
  
• Made short trip ticket more likely to be chosen
  
• Updated window and glass materials
  
• Fixed LODs in Background
  
• Added hint for removing glasses
  
• Auto detect for settings fixed
  
• Fixed scania door clearance button mixup
  
• Fixed ecitybus door state in cross selector
  
• Fixed desync when trying to start motor with wrong gear
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations**

** Please, be aware that the impact of performance optimisations varies from system to system due to hardware configurations, installed software, and other programs running in the background

Update 2.5 of the Early Access of The Bus is now available as BETA for testing.

This beta adds multiple improvements and bug-fixes to The Bus.

For the full detailed list of changes, please, see the changelog below.

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Please create backup copies of your savegame files before switching to the EA BETA Update. Savegames may not be compatible with the new version of the game.

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ATTENTION: This is a BETA update. Technical problems, instability of the game as well as bugs during gameplay can be possible.

How to install the beta version of the update?

Quite easily:

1. In your Library, you click with the right mouse button on the entry of the "The Bus"
   
2. In the drop-menu, you click on the entry "Properties"
   
3. In the window "The Bus - Properties" you select the tab "BETAS"
   
4. In the field "Select the beta you would like to opt into:" select the entry "beta-beta"
   
5. Now you can close the window and the beta version of the update should download right away
   
6. After downloading the update you can start The Bus via the "PLAY" button
   
7. In the main menu should now be the corresponding version number of the beta version of the update and you can test the update

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Changelog 0.21.74871 EA Beta

• Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.3
  
• Added Fleet System
  
• Reworked several bus features for multiplayer: Hatches, Indicators, Gearboxes, Action Cameras, Cruise Control, Ignition, Retarder
  
• Reworked Button Tooltips for Scania, MAN DD and Citea
  
• Reworked Cross Selector for Scania, MAN DD and Citea
  
• Reworked light logic for Scania, Citea
  
• Removed passenger comments option, can be controlled via voice slider and subtitle option
  
• Fixed passenger sounds playing without passengers
  
• Fixed multiple passengers sitting in the same seat
  
• Fixed passengers spawning on top of bus stop signs and roofs
  
• Fixed being able to double brake/accelerate
  
• Fixed some ambient sounds not playing
  
• Added map and bus overview to Telemetry
  
• Added Chargeinfo to Operating plan
  
• You can now select and sit down in passenger seats
  
• Redesigned River Water
  
• Fixed Time Skip button active even when no time skip target is available
  
• Fixed Passengers rarely double requesting a receipt
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations**

Changelog 0.21.74989 EA Beta

• Fixed Indicator misbehaving when triggered by steering*
  
• Fixed button tooltips appearing when using keyboard*
  
• Fixed eCitybus display showing bending warning by default*
  
• Readded ability to press indicator in any direction to turn off*
  
• Fixed fleetmenu quick select, selecting incorrect vehicle*
  
• Fixed fleetmenu comment showing wrong vehicle name*
  
• Fixed street lights flickering when loading late*
  
• Fixed flying when jumping while seated*
  
• Fixed getting up from seat placing in unintended positions*
  
• Fixed wrong refraction on glass surfaces*
  
• Fixed many bugs in MAN DD*
  
• Fixed Steam Workshop connection*
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations**

Changelog 0.21.75269 EA Beta

• Bus Displays are now parts and can be exchanged
  
• Fixed an issue that causes deadlock of vehicles at crossroad
  
• Fixed some interactions that stopped working*
  
• Fixed stop request not fulfilled when doors were opened manually*
  
• Fixed button tooltips appearing even when not hovered*
  
• Fixed several navigation Issues*
  
• Can no longer sit down in occupied seats*
  
• Fixed camera height when sitting in certain seats*
  
• Fixed announcements on modmaps not working*
  
• Fixed Indicator lever sounds*
  
• Fixed crash when mod asks for restart*
  
• Reworked Button Tooltips and Lights for ecitybus
  
• MAN DD sound fixes*
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations**

Changelog 0.21.75341 EA Beta

• Fixed lighting Issues*
  
• Operating plans and fleets now show dependencies*
  
• Fixed not being able to start some tours due to different stop index
  
• Fixed atron selecting tours from wrong day
  
• AI vehicle sound fixes
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations**

Changelog 0.21.76545 EA Beta

• Added Lumen Global Illumination
  
• Fixed issue that made landscape invisible when going to low preset*
  
• Fixed Tooltip showing even when disabled*
  
• Fixed Indoor display format for LHT Vehicles*
  
• Fixed Workshop Fleets and Operating plans failing to download infos in menu
  
• Added option to return to default in Sound Options
  
• Made short trip ticket more likely to be chosen
  
• Fixed Sound not adjusting when entering vehicles*
  
• Updated window and glass materials
  
• Fixed LODs in Background
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations**

Changelog 0.21.76910 EA Beta

• Fixed several bugs in ecitybus*
  
• Fixed issue that made landscape invisible when disabling Lumen*
  
• Fixed Indicator getting stuck when pressing both directions at the same time*
  
• Added hint for removing glasses
  
• Auto detect for settings fixed
  
• Reworked Antialiasing Settings
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations

Changelog 0.21.77168 EA Beta

• Fixed raindrops on bus turning bright white*
  
• Removed parking cars blocking line 300*
  
• Removed misplaced insect sounds*
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations**

Changelog 0.21.77380 EA Beta

• Fixed scania door clearance button mixup*
  
• Fixed ecitybus door state in cross selector*
  
• Fixed desync when trying to start motor with wrong gear*
  
• Increased Brightness for bus interiors*
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations**

Changelog 0.21.77445 EA Beta

• Release preparations
  
• Fixed several holes on the map*
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations**

* Only occurred during the BETA test of this update

** Please, be aware that the impact of performance optimisations varies from system to system due to hardware configurations, installed software, and other programs running in the background

Throwback! Today 3 years ago, The Bus was released as beta🚌
Do you remember your first time playing?

Addendum to the The Bus Modding Contest:

Unfortunately we had to realize that one of the winning mods in the modding contest will be disqualified. On 2.4. at 23.33 this mod was changed on Steam and was no longer an active mod at the time of winning, but only pretended to be a mod.

As a result, the fourth place slips up and the new 3 winning places are as follows:

1st place: RealAI
2nd place Fürth Line 172
3rd place BVG Atron 4.10 New UI

We do not support the theft of content. Credits should always be given when using content from other modders.
The use of third-party content will no longer be permitted in future modding contests and this will be explicitly included in the rules from next time onwards.

The winners will be contacted via Steam. If a mod has already been taken down and therefore the creator cannot be contacted, please contact us in Discord.

You, the community, have voted in the first The Bus Modding Contest and determined the three best mods.🚌

The winners are BlaulichtFan, yleaay and gpbgf and will be contacted by us.
Congratulations and of course thanks for your great submissions!😊

We have heard the discussions on the subject of copyright in the community and would ask you to always give credits in future if something is used by other modders. In future modding contests, we will probably no longer allow the use of third-party content.

As promised, the The Bus Modding Center has been expanded with countless new assets in the library to help you with your modding. 😊Have you used the expanded mod object gallery yet?

You can still take part in the modding contest and submit your projects until March 31.

👉conditions of participation:
https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/news/app/491540/view/3897367110342545868?l=english

Reminder: You still have two weeks to take part in The Bus Modding Contest → How are you getting on?

All information can be found here: https://steamproxy.com/steamstore/news/app/491540?emclan=103582791468150816&emgid=3897367110342545868

Update 2.4 of The Bus is here!

Look forward to adapted drive behaviour of eCitybus, fixed driver window sounds, fixed traffic lights, Christmas decoration as well as performance improvements.


Following, you will find a detailed list with all the changes.

Changelog 0.20.66917 EA

• Map converted to World Partition
  
• Fixed traffic lights
  
• Added Christmas Decoration
  
• Fixed eCityBus Driver Window sound
  
• Adapted drive behavior of eCitybus
  
• Fixed cashier buttons wrong when driver door is open
  
• Fixed spawning of AI vehicles at many places
  
• Fixed several invisible collisions
  
• Prevent Reset from moving bus onto train tracks
  
• Added shadow fading
  
• Setting visibility to low, now turns off HLOD’s
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations

Changelog 0.20.71617 EA Hotfix

• Fixed map loading too late
  
• Fixed stop request sound for vdl citea
  
• Fixed rear lights on vdl citea 127
  
• Fixed repaints not applying correctly on vdl citea 127
  
• Fixed navigation starting at wrong stop
  
• Fixed Atron showing wrong delay
  
• Fixed bus matrix showing wrong text
  
• Updated Repaint Templates citea
  
• Citea Controller controls
  
• Added option to disable subtitles
  
• Fixed mod priorities getting shuffled at startup
  
• Added hint for door getting blocked by wheel
  
• Ticket price may show as ??? until the ticket is selected
  
• Upcoming map areas now get preloaded
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations

Update 2.4 of the Early Access of The Bus is now available as BETA for testing.

This beta adds multiple improvements and bug-fixes to The Bus.

For the full detailed list of changes, please, see the changelog below.

---

Please create backup copies of your savegame files before switching to the EA BETA Update. Savegames may not be compatible with the new version of the game.

---
ATTENTION: This is a BETA update. Technical problems, instability of the game as well as bugs during gameplay can be possible.

How to install the beta version of the update?

Quite easily:

1. In your Library, you click with the right mouse button on the entry of the "The Bus"
   
2. In the drop-menu, you click on the entry "Properties"
   
3. In the window "The Bus - Properties" you select the tab "BETAS"
   
4. In the field "Select the beta you would like to opt into:" select the entry "beta-beta"
   
5. Now you can close the window and the beta version of the update should download right away
   
6. After downloading the update you can start The Bus via the "PLAY" button
   
7. In the main menu should now be the corresponding version number of the beta version of the update and you can test the update

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Changelog 0.20.65615 EA Beta

• Map converted to World Partition
  
• Fixed traffic lights
  
• Added Christmas Decoration
  
• Fixed eCityBus Driver Window sound
  
• Adapted drive behavior of eCitybus
  
• Fixed cashier buttons wrong when driver door is open
  
• Fixed spawning of AI vehicles at many places
  
• Fixed several invisible collisions
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations

Changelog 0.20.65953 EA Beta

• Fixed all stops displayed on navigation
  
• Fixed navigation at line 100 & 245
  
• Prevent Reset from moving bus onto train tracks
  
• Fixed Passenger Stop Request
  
• Fixed broken menu overlay
  
• Fixed missing grass across the map
  
• Added shadow fading
  
• Fixed Atron showing 24h delay
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations**

Changelog 0.20.66246 EA Beta

• Fixed crash related to shadow fading
  
• Fixed Passengers spawning below the Ground
  
• Fixed indicator lever not updating in some cases
  
• Fixed kneeling not working at start
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations**

Changelog 0.20.66646 EA Beta

• Fixed passengers not entering when half door is blocked in ecitybus
  
• Fixed Radio not playing
  
• Fixed Suspension in scania citywide
  
• Fixed Navigation sometimes not working
  
• Fixed atron delay incorrect time
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations

Changelog 0.20.66917 EA Beta

• Fixed different currencies not appearing in some places
  
• Setting visibility to low, now turns off HLOD’s
  
• Increase Retarder force
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations

Changelog 0.20.71046 EA Hotfix Beta

• Fixed map loading too late
  
• Fixed stop request sound for vdl citea
  
• Fixed rear lights on vdl citea
  
• Fixed repaints not applying correctly on vdl citea
  
• Fixed navigation starting at wrong stop
  
• Fixed Atron showing wrong delay
  
• Fixed bus matrix showing wrong text
  
• Updated Repaint Templates Citea
  
• Citea controller controls
  
• Added option to disable subtitles
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations**

Changelog 0.20.71270 EA Hotfix Beta

• Ticket price may show as ??? until the ticket is selected
  
• Fixed citea horn button movement*
  
• Fixed scania interior collision*
  
• Upcoming map areas now get preloaded
  
• Added new Traffic Chaos Events
  
• Fixed skipping of stops
  
• Level Art Fixes
  
• Performance Optimizations**

Changelog 0.20.71617 EA Hotfix Beta

• Fixed indicator lever being attached to driver door VDL*
  
• Fixed parts of traffic chaos events appearing on the map*
  
• Fixed mod priorities getting shuffled at startup
  
• Added hint for door getting blocked by wheel
  
• Fixed flickering street patches*
  
• Fixed Citea Vehicle ID being cut off*
  
• Level art fixes
  
• Performance optimizations

* Only occurred during the BETA test of this update

** Please, be aware that the impact of performance optimisations varies from system to system due to hardware configurations, installed software, and other programs running in the background