astragon Entertainment and Simteract have released the first public demo for Bus Simulator 27. The free part of the game is available June 15 to June 22 as a part of Steam Next Fest. Meanwhile, the full version of the game prepares to launch on September 8, 2026, for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Bus Simulator 27 – Demo Content Includes
- Introductory Mission: Teaches bus driving fundamentals
- City Route (Medina): Mediterranean city with beachfront promenade and historic old town. Players drive the new Solaris Urbino.
- Intercity Route (Felicia Bay): Scenic landscapes. Players drive the new Mercedes-Benz Tourismo.
Bus Simulator 27 features the largest bus set in series history. The game offers over 45 officially licensed vehicles from 13 manufacturers including Solaris, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, and Volvo. For the first time, players can drive coach buses on long-distance journeys. The game is set in Felicia Bay, a sunny Southern European-inspired region with two cities, 20 districts, dynamic weather, and a full day-night cycle powered by Unreal Engine 5.
Key Game Features
- Game Modes: Story, Career, and Sandbox.
- Roles: Play as driver, inspector, or passenger. Exit the bus to explore on foot, find points of interest, and collect hidden items.
- In-Bus and Traffic Events: Passengers may need attention; accidents and other events occur on routes.
- Multiplayer: 4-player cooperative multiplayer with full crossplay. Coordinate routes, manage fleet, grow company together.
- Management: Create and serve routes, manage timetables, hire bus drivers, assign lines, customize buses with wraps and advertisements.
- Modding: mod.io support on PC.
- Peripheral Support: Supports popular steering wheels and gamepads.
- Tagline: “Ride the Sunshine.”
