Bus Simulator 27 Release Date, Trailer, Gameplay, System Requirements, and More

Astragon Entertainment is bringing back its long-running bus-driving series with Bus Simulator 27, the first new mainline title in five years.

The upcoming game introduces a new city, licensed buses, long-distance coach routes, multiplayer support, and several gameplay improvements.

If you’re planning to jump behind the wheel, here’s everything officially confirmed about Bus Simulator 27, including its release date, gameplay features, editions, supported platforms, and PC system requirements.

Bus Simulator 27 Announcement

Astragon Entertainment officially announced Bus Simulator 27 in 2025 with a short teaser trailer that confirmed the game’s title and gave players a first glimpse of its visuals.

Although the teaser revealed only a few scenes, it was enough to confirm that a new Bus Simulator game was finally on the way after a five-year gap.

Since then, the developers have gradually shared additional information through trailers and promotional material, revealing new gameplay mechanics, the game’s setting, and several licensed buses.

Bus Simulator 27 Release Date

After months of previews, the official release date was finally revealed during the IGN Live event on June 8, 2026.

Bus Simulator 27 launches on September 8, 2026.

The official trailer showcased more gameplay, improved graphics, new environments, and several licensed buses that players can drive when the game launches.

Developer and Publisher

Bus Simulator 27 is being developed by Simteract, a studio known for creating simulation games.

Publishing of Bus Simulator 27 once again belong to Astragon Entertainment, one of the leading publishers in the simulation genre.

Its portfolio includes popular titles such as Construction Simulator, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite, Seafarer: The Ship Sim, and Ranger’s Park: National Park Simulator.

Bus Simulator 27 Trailer

One of the biggest reveals came with the Coach Bus Journey trailer, which introduced long-distance coach driving for the first time in the series.

Unlike previous entries that mainly focused on city transportation, Bus Simulator 27 lets players operate coaches across longer routes connecting different parts of the map.

Many simulation fans also noticed that this feature arrives as Euro Truck Simulator 2 prepares its own Coaches DLC, making both games interesting options for players who enjoy passenger transport simulations.

Bus Simulator 27 Gameplay

Bus Simulator 27 keeps the familiar gameplay loop while expanding it with new locations and transportation options.

Players begin by choosing a starter bus and launching a transportation company in a brand-new city. Early missions focus on learning the road network, completing scheduled routes, and earning money by transporting passengers safely and on time.

As your business grows, you can:

• Purchase additional buses.
• Expand your route network.
• Hire more drivers.
• Upgrade bus stops.
• Improve your transportation company.

Growing your fleet and managing routes efficiently become increasingly important as passenger demand increases throughout the city.

Explore Felicia Bay

The new game introduces Felicia Bay, an entirely new location featuring sunny coastal scenery and a colorful urban environment.

According to the official trailers, the city includes:

• Coastlines
• Mountain roads
• Scenic landmarks
• Tourist attractions
• A cinema
• Busy downtown areas

Felicia Bay appears much larger than maps from previous Bus Simulator games, offering a variety of city streets, highways, waterfront roads, and longer coach routes to explore.

Licensed Bus Brands

Bus Simulator 27 launches with more than 45 licensed buses from 13 real-world manufacturers, giving players a wide variety of vehicles for city and coach services.

The confirmed manufacturers include:

• Alexander Dennis
• Blue Bird
• Ebusco
• Hess
• Iveco Bus
• MAN
• Mercedes-Benz
• Safra
• Scania
• Setra
• Solaris
• Vicinity Motor Corp
• Volvo

Astragon may expand the lineup after launch with additional buses. Players who want even more vehicle choices can also take advantage of the game’s built-in mod support, allowing the community to create and install custom buses.

Game Modes

Bus Simulator 27 offers several ways to play.

You can enjoy the game alone or join up to four players in online multiplayer. The game includes multiple modes designed for different playstyles:

• Story Mode
• Career Mode
• Sandbox Mode

Players can also use popular controllers and steering wheel setups for a more immersive driving experience.

Prices, Editions, and Pre-Order Bonuses

Bus Simulator 27 is available in two editions.

Standard Edition

The Standard Edition costs $29.99.

Pre-ordering includes the Deluxe Pack, which contains:

• Four bus skins
• HESS LighTram 12
• Alexander Dennis Enviro 100EV

Year 1 Edition

The Year 1 Edition costs $49.99 and includes everything from the Deluxe Pack along with additional content.

Players receive:

• Four bus skins
• HESS LighTram 12
• Alexander Dennis Enviro 100EV
• Mercedes-Benz Intouro Bus
• Two Bus Packs
• Two Cosmetic Packs
• FlixBus Expansion
• Five days of early access

Supported Platforms

Bus Simulator 27 will be available on:

• Steam
• Epic Games Store
• Xbox Series X
• Xbox Series S
• PlayStation 5
• PlayStation 5 Pro

Bus Simulator 27 System Requirements

The game’s Steam page lists several hardware presets depending on your preferred graphics settings and resolution.

Preset	CPU	RAM	GPU	Resolution
Minimum	Intel Core i3-12100 / Ryzen 5 2600X	16 GB	GTX 1060 / RX 580	1080p Low (30 FPS)
Low	Intel Core i5-12400 / Ryzen 5 5600X	16 GB	RTX 3060 / RX 5700 XT	1080p Low (30 FPS)
Recommended	Intel Core i7-14100KF / Ryzen 5 9600X	32 GB	RTX 2080 Ti / RX 7800 XT	1440p Medium (60 FPS)
High	Intel Core i5-14600K / Ryzen 5 7600X	32 GB	RTX 3070 / RX 6700 XT	1440p High (60 FPS+)
Ultra	Intel Core i9-14900 / Ryzen 7 7800X3D	64 GB	RTX 5080 / RX 7900 XTX	4K Ultra (50 FPS+)

All presets require:

• Windows 11
• 20 GB SSD storage

Other Bus Simulator Games to Try

If you’re waiting for Bus Simulator 27 to launch, there are several excellent alternatives worth checking out.

• Bus Bound
• Bus Simulator 18
• Bus Simulator 21: Next Stop
• OMSI 2

Each offers a different style of bus driving, from realistic city operations to detailed route management.

Conclusion

Bus Simulator 27 looks like a promising step forward for the series, introducing a new city, licensed buses, coach routes, multiplayer, and mod support while keeping the gameplay fans already enjoy. With its September 2026 release approaching, players won’t have to wait much longer to see everything the new simulator has to offer.