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Drive licensed buses across Felicia Bay, build routes, manage timetables, grow your transport company, explore dynamic cities, and play Story, Career, Sandbox, or 4-player crossplay.
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Bus Simulator 27 system requirements: PC Setup Guide
Check the latest Bus Simulator 27 system requirements status, prepare your PC, verify performance, and troubleshoot common launch issues before release.
Bus Simulator 27 career mode: Step-by-Step Growth Guide
Learn how to start, expand, and manage a profitable company in Bus Simulator 27 career mode with route, fleet, driver, and budget tips.
Bus Simulator 27 map size: Areas, Stops & Scale Guide
Learn the confirmed Bus Simulator 27 map size, including Felicia Bay areas, cities, bus stops, route density, and practical exploration tips.
Bus Simulator 27 nintendo switch: Platform Status Guide
Find out whether Bus Simulator 27 is available on Nintendo Switch, compare supported platforms, and choose the right version for Felicia Bay.
Bus Simulator 27 game pass: Availability & Access Guide
Check the 2026 Bus Simulator 27 Game Pass status, supported platforms, store options, release timing, and the best official channels for updates.
Bus Simulator 27 sandbox mode: Setup Guide & Tips
Learn how Bus Simulator 27 sandbox mode handles funds, unlocks, buses, routes, and testing while building an efficient Felicia Bay network.
Bus Simulator 27 review: Pre-Release Features & Verdict
Our Bus Simulator 27 review examines Felicia Bay, buses, routes, game modes, co-op, crossplay, controls, mods, and what to expect before launch.
Bus Simulator 27 steam: Release Date & Setup Guide
Check the Bus Simulator 27 Steam release date, platform details, editions, first-route setup, vehicle choices, multiplayer, and Mod.io support.
Bus Simulator 27 vs 21: Feature Comparison Guide
Compare Bus Simulator 27 vs 21 by maps, buses, routes, modes, multiplayer, controls, and confirmed release information before choosing your simulator.
Bus Simulator 27 felicia bay: Map Routes & Tips Guide
Explore Felicia Bay in Bus Simulator 27 with area overviews, route planning advice, bus choices, stop placement tips, and beginner strategies.
Bus Simulator 27 coach buses: Route Setup Guide 2026
Learn how to use coach buses in Bus Simulator 27, choose suitable routes, plan stops, configure controls, and manage longer passenger services.
Bus Simulator 27 pc requirements: Setup Guide
Check the confirmed PC platforms, release timing, requirements status, control setup, and practical preparation steps for Bus Simulator 27.
Bus Simulator 27 Release Date and Platforms
Check where Bus Simulator 27 is available and which platforms are supported. Compare the announced PC and console versions before choosing where to play.
Bus Simulator 27 is the next main entry in the Bus Simulator series, set in the new open world of Felicia Bay. The game is planned for current-generation consoles and PC, with official store pages already available across the major platforms.
| Platform | Availability | Store | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
PC - Steam Standard game listing | Announced | Steam | The Steam version includes the full Felicia Bay experience with bus driving, route creation, passenger transport, company progression and the game's expanded vehicle roster. |
PC - Epic Games Store Standard game listing | Announced | Epic Games Store | Bus Simulator 27 is also listed for PC through the Epic Games Store, providing an alternative PC storefront to Steam. |
PlayStation 5 PS5 version | Announced | PlayStation Store | The PlayStation release targets PlayStation 5 and brings the full open-world bus simulation experience to Sony's current-generation console. |
Xbox Series X|S Xbox Series X|S version | Announced | Xbox | The game is planned for Xbox Series X|S with the same core driving, fleet management and route-building systems. |
Release Window Full release | 2026 | Multi-platform | Bus Simulator 27 is scheduled as a 2026 release for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. |
Pre-release Gameplay Gameplay demonstrations | Official previews available | Official channels | Official gameplay presentations show driving, Felicia Bay exploration, route operation, passenger service and several of the new vehicle categories ahead of release. |
PC - Steam
Standard game listing
- Availability:
- Announced
- Store:
- Steam
- Details:
- The Steam version includes the full Felicia Bay experience with bus driving, route creation, passenger transport, company progression and the game's expanded vehicle roster.
PC - Epic Games Store
Standard game listing
- Availability:
- Announced
- Store:
- Epic Games Store
- Details:
- Bus Simulator 27 is also listed for PC through the Epic Games Store, providing an alternative PC storefront to Steam.
PlayStation 5
PS5 version
- Availability:
- Announced
- Store:
- PlayStation Store
- Details:
- The PlayStation release targets PlayStation 5 and brings the full open-world bus simulation experience to Sony's current-generation console.
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox Series X|S version
- Availability:
- Announced
- Store:
- Xbox
- Details:
- The game is planned for Xbox Series X|S with the same core driving, fleet management and route-building systems.
Release Window
Full release
- Availability:
- 2026
- Store:
- Multi-platform
- Details:
- Bus Simulator 27 is scheduled as a 2026 release for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Pre-release Gameplay
Gameplay demonstrations
- Availability:
- Official previews available
- Store:
- Official channels
- Details:
- Official gameplay presentations show driving, Felicia Bay exploration, route operation, passenger service and several of the new vehicle categories ahead of release.
Bus Simulator 27 Beginner Guide
Learn the basic driving, route and company systems in the order a new player encounters them. Follow these steps to complete your first successful services in Felicia Bay.
Bus Simulator 27 combines detailed bus driving with an open-world transport company simulation. New players should first focus on smooth driving and reliable passenger service before expanding into larger fleets and more complicated routes.
Choose Your Starting Experience
Begin with the game's introductory content and familiarize yourself with Felicia Bay, basic controls and your first available bus before attempting longer routes.
Use the introductory driving sequence to adjust steering, camera and control settings before operating a scheduled service.
Learn the Bus Controls
Practice acceleration, braking, steering, indicators, doors and the other basic vehicle functions required during normal passenger service.
Brake early and smoothly. Heavy buses need more distance to stop than a normal passenger car.
Approach Your First Bus Stop
Follow the assigned route to the next marked stop, signal before pulling in and position the bus close enough to the curb for passengers to board safely.
Slow down before entering the stop rather than making a sharp last-second correction.
Board and Transport Passengers
Open the required doors, allow passengers to board and leave the stop only after the boarding process is complete.
Smooth acceleration and controlled braking make passenger services easier to manage.
Follow the Route
Use the navigation and route information to travel between scheduled stops while obeying traffic rules and keeping the bus under control in Felicia Bay's urban environment.
Watch intersections and turning space carefully, especially when driving larger buses.
Create and Adjust Routes
After learning regular services, use the route system to connect bus stops and build useful lines across different parts of Felicia Bay.
Start with shorter routes so you can learn road layouts and stop locations before creating long cross-map services.
Match Vehicles to Routes
Use regular city buses for general services and consider larger or more specialized vehicles when passenger demand, road layout or route length makes them more suitable.
Vehicle size matters: a larger bus provides more capacity but requires more room at corners, intersections and stops.
Expand Your Bus Company
Progress from individual services toward a larger transport operation by expanding your fleet, improving route coverage and using additional vehicle types as they become available.
Prioritize reliable routes and manageable fleet growth instead of expanding everywhere at once.
Bus Simulator 27 Buses and Vehicles
Explore the different vehicle categories available for passenger transport in Felicia Bay. Each bus type is suited to different road layouts, passenger loads and service styles.
Bus Simulator 27 expands the series beyond conventional city buses with a broader fleet designed for different kinds of passenger transport. Vehicle choice affects maneuverability, capacity and which routes are most comfortable to operate.
Standard City Buses
Multiple licensed manufacturers
Balanced size and maneuverability make standard buses suitable for everyday urban services.
Best for: Regular city routes, mixed traffic and routes with frequent stops
Unlock: Part of the core vehicle progression
Articulated Buses
Licensed bus manufacturers
The articulated body provides more passenger space but requires wider turns and additional attention when maneuvering through narrow streets.
Best for: Busy urban routes and high-demand passenger corridors
Unlock: Used as the company expands into higher-capacity services
Solaris Buses
Solaris
Solaris joins the licensed vehicle lineup with modern buses designed for urban passenger service.
Best for: Modern city routes and regular scheduled services
Unlock: Available through the game's vehicle progression
Coach Buses
Licensed vehicle lineup
Coaches are longer-distance passenger vehicles with a driving style that favors smoother roads and fewer stops than a typical city service.
Best for: Longer routes and connections between more distant areas of Felicia Bay
Unlock: Introduced as part of Bus Simulator 27's expanded vehicle selection
School Buses
Vehicle-specific
School buses provide a distinct passenger transport experience with a different vehicle shape and service role from standard urban buses.
Best for: Specialized passenger services and school-oriented transport gameplay
Unlock: Included among the expanded service and vehicle options
Specialized Passenger Vehicles
Varies
Different vehicle dimensions and operating roles encourage players to select a bus based on the roads and passenger service they plan to operate.
Best for: Routes where vehicle size, capacity or service type requires something different from a standard city bus
Unlock: Expanded through normal fleet and company progression
Bus Simulator 27 Map and Routes
Learn how Felicia Bay's open world affects route planning and vehicle selection. Different environments favor different bus sizes and service patterns.
Felicia Bay is the open-world setting of Bus Simulator 27 and is designed around varied passenger routes rather than a single uniform city grid. Players can explore the world, connect bus stops and build their own transport network while adapting to different road conditions and service requirements.
| Route Type | Environment | Stop Pattern | Traffic | Recommended Vehicle | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dense Urban Route | Built-up city streets with frequent intersections and stops | Frequent | High | Standard city bus | Keep routes compact, allow enough time for traffic and prioritize easy access to closely spaced stops. |
| High-Capacity City Route | Busy passenger corridors connecting heavily used parts of Felicia Bay | Frequent to Moderate | Medium to High | Articulated bus | Use higher-capacity vehicles where passenger demand justifies the additional length and reduced maneuverability. |
| Suburban Connection | Lower-density roads connecting outer neighborhoods with central areas | Moderate | Medium | Standard city bus | Balance route length with useful connections and avoid adding unnecessary stops that make the service inefficient. |
| Long-Distance Connection | Longer roads linking separated districts and destinations | Low to Moderate | Varied | Coach | Use coaches on services where passengers travel longer distances and frequent city-style stops are less important. |
| Special Service Route | Routes built around a specific passenger transport role | Service-dependent | Varied | School bus or specialized vehicle | Choose the vehicle around the service objective rather than simply selecting the bus with the highest capacity. |
| Mixed Felicia Bay Route | A combination of urban streets, wider roads and connections between different areas | Mixed | Varied | Standard city bus or suitable larger vehicle | Check the narrowest roads and tightest turns on the route before assigning a long articulated bus or coach. |
| New Exploration Route | Previously unexplored parts of the open world | Player-defined | Unknown until explored | Standard city bus | Explore the road network with a manageable vehicle first, then refine stop placement and assign larger buses once the route is understood. |
Dense Urban Route
- Environment:
- Built-up city streets with frequent intersections and stops
- Stop Pattern:
- Frequent
- Traffic:
- High
- Recommended Vehicle:
- Standard city bus
- Strategy:
- Keep routes compact, allow enough time for traffic and prioritize easy access to closely spaced stops.
High-Capacity City Route
- Environment:
- Busy passenger corridors connecting heavily used parts of Felicia Bay
- Stop Pattern:
- Frequent to Moderate
- Traffic:
- Medium to High
- Recommended Vehicle:
- Articulated bus
- Strategy:
- Use higher-capacity vehicles where passenger demand justifies the additional length and reduced maneuverability.
Suburban Connection
- Environment:
- Lower-density roads connecting outer neighborhoods with central areas
- Stop Pattern:
- Moderate
- Traffic:
- Medium
- Recommended Vehicle:
- Standard city bus
- Strategy:
- Balance route length with useful connections and avoid adding unnecessary stops that make the service inefficient.
Long-Distance Connection
- Environment:
- Longer roads linking separated districts and destinations
- Stop Pattern:
- Low to Moderate
- Traffic:
- Varied
- Recommended Vehicle:
- Coach
- Strategy:
- Use coaches on services where passengers travel longer distances and frequent city-style stops are less important.
Special Service Route
- Environment:
- Routes built around a specific passenger transport role
- Stop Pattern:
- Service-dependent
- Traffic:
- Varied
- Recommended Vehicle:
- School bus or specialized vehicle
- Strategy:
- Choose the vehicle around the service objective rather than simply selecting the bus with the highest capacity.
Mixed Felicia Bay Route
- Environment:
- A combination of urban streets, wider roads and connections between different areas
- Stop Pattern:
- Mixed
- Traffic:
- Varied
- Recommended Vehicle:
- Standard city bus or suitable larger vehicle
- Strategy:
- Check the narrowest roads and tightest turns on the route before assigning a long articulated bus or coach.
New Exploration Route
- Environment:
- Previously unexplored parts of the open world
- Stop Pattern:
- Player-defined
- Traffic:
- Unknown until explored
- Recommended Vehicle:
- Standard city bus
- Strategy:
- Explore the road network with a manageable vehicle first, then refine stop placement and assign larger buses once the route is understood.
Bus Simulator 27 Multiplayer and Crossplay
Drive together, manage routes, and expand a shared bus operation in online multiplayer. Cross-platform play connects supported platforms within the same multiplayer ecosystem.
Bus Simulator 27 continues the series' cooperative approach by allowing players to share the open world, operate bus routes together, and contribute to the same transport company. Multiplayer focuses on cooperative driving rather than competitive modes, so players can divide routes and tasks while working toward common progression goals.
Bus Simulator 27 Controls and Steering Wheels
Set up keyboard, controller, or steering-wheel controls for everyday bus operation. The game supports configurable driving inputs for both casual and simulation-focused players.
Bus Simulator 27 can be played with standard PC and console input devices as well as compatible steering-wheel hardware. The most important controls cover steering, acceleration, braking, doors, indicators, lights, cameras, and other vehicle functions used during regular route operation.
| Input | Support | Common Actions | Setup Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyboard and Mouse | Supported on PC | Steering, acceleration, braking, parking brake, doors, indicators, lights, camera controls and vehicle functions | Use custom key bindings to keep frequently used passenger and vehicle controls close to the movement keys. |
| Gamepad | Supported | Analog steering, throttle, braking, camera movement and mapped vehicle functions | Adjust steering sensitivity if the bus reacts too quickly to small stick movements. |
| Steering Wheel | Compatible steering-wheel hardware is supported | Analog steering with configurable vehicle controls | Calibrate the wheel before driving and configure steering range, sensitivity and force-feedback options for the connected device. |
| Pedals | Supported with compatible wheel setups | Analog acceleration and braking | Check pedal axis assignment and inversion settings before starting a route. |
| Steering | Core driving control | Controls the front-wheel steering angle | Use lower sensitivity or a larger steering range when using simulation hardware. |
| Brake and Parking Brake | Core driving control | Service braking and securing the bus while stopped | Brake progressively when approaching passenger stops to keep arrivals smooth. |
| Doors | Core bus function | Open and close passenger doors at stops | Assign door controls to an easily accessible button because they are used repeatedly on every route. |
| Indicators and Lights | Core vehicle functions | Turn signals, hazard lights and exterior lighting | Keep indicators on dedicated buttons when using a wheel or controller for faster junction and stop departures. |
| Camera | Multiple driving views | Look around the cockpit and switch between available driving perspectives | Use cockpit views for precise driving and alternate views when checking vehicle position or surroundings. |
Keyboard and Mouse
- Support:
- Supported on PC
- Common Actions:
- Steering, acceleration, braking, parking brake, doors, indicators, lights, camera controls and vehicle functions
- Setup Tip:
- Use custom key bindings to keep frequently used passenger and vehicle controls close to the movement keys.
Gamepad
- Support:
- Supported
- Common Actions:
- Analog steering, throttle, braking, camera movement and mapped vehicle functions
- Setup Tip:
- Adjust steering sensitivity if the bus reacts too quickly to small stick movements.
Steering Wheel
- Support:
- Compatible steering-wheel hardware is supported
- Common Actions:
- Analog steering with configurable vehicle controls
- Setup Tip:
- Calibrate the wheel before driving and configure steering range, sensitivity and force-feedback options for the connected device.
Pedals
- Support:
- Supported with compatible wheel setups
- Common Actions:
- Analog acceleration and braking
- Setup Tip:
- Check pedal axis assignment and inversion settings before starting a route.
Steering
- Support:
- Core driving control
- Common Actions:
- Controls the front-wheel steering angle
- Setup Tip:
- Use lower sensitivity or a larger steering range when using simulation hardware.
Brake and Parking Brake
- Support:
- Core driving control
- Common Actions:
- Service braking and securing the bus while stopped
- Setup Tip:
- Brake progressively when approaching passenger stops to keep arrivals smooth.
Doors
- Support:
- Core bus function
- Common Actions:
- Open and close passenger doors at stops
- Setup Tip:
- Assign door controls to an easily accessible button because they are used repeatedly on every route.
Indicators and Lights
- Support:
- Core vehicle functions
- Common Actions:
- Turn signals, hazard lights and exterior lighting
- Setup Tip:
- Keep indicators on dedicated buttons when using a wheel or controller for faster junction and stop departures.
Camera
- Support:
- Multiple driving views
- Common Actions:
- Look around the cockpit and switch between available driving perspectives
- Setup Tip:
- Use cockpit views for precise driving and alternate views when checking vehicle position or surroundings.
Bus Simulator 27 Mods and Mod.io
Extend the PC version with community-created content distributed through Mod.io. Mods remain separate from the game's official vehicles, maps, and features.
Bus Simulator 27 includes mod support on PC through Mod.io, giving players a centralized way to discover and manage compatible community-created content. Modded content is produced by players rather than being part of the standard game package, and active mods should be reviewed after major game updates.
Open the Mod Section
Launch the PC version of Bus Simulator 27 and open the game's mod interface. The integrated system connects supported community content with the game.
Browse Mod.io Content
Browse available community-created entries and review their descriptions before installing them. Mod.io acts as the distribution platform for supported PC mods.
Subscribe or Install
Select the content you want and use the available subscription or installation option. The game handles supported Mod.io content through its mod-management workflow.
Enable the Mod
Make sure the downloaded content is enabled before loading the relevant game session. Disabled content remains installed but is not loaded into active gameplay.
Check Dependencies
Read the mod description for required content, compatible versions, or additional dependencies. Some player-made content can depend on other files or specific game versions.
Review Mods After Updates
Game updates can change systems used by community-created content. If a mod stops working correctly, disable it and check whether its creator has released a compatible version.
Separate Official and Community Content
Official buses, features and game updates are released as part of Bus Simulator 27 or its official additional content. Mod.io entries are community-created additions and are managed separately.
Bus Simulator 27 News and Updates
Follow official announcements, gameplay reveals, vehicle showcases, demo information, and development updates for Bus Simulator 27.
The Bus Simulator 27 news feed brings together major official announcements and feature reveals in one place. Entries can be sorted by publication date and grouped by subjects such as gameplay, buses, multiplayer, platforms, demos, and development progress.
Bus Simulator 27 Revealed
The next main entry in the Bus Simulator series introduces a new generation of bus-driving gameplay with an expanded open-world environment, licensed buses and a renewed focus on operating a public transport company.
PC and consoles
Official Gameplay Showcases
Official gameplay presentations demonstrate driving, passenger transport, city navigation, bus operation and other core systems players will use during regular routes.
All announced platforms
Licensed Bus Reveals
Vehicle-focused announcements introduce licensed buses included in the game and highlight cockpit details, exterior designs and driving characteristics.
All announced platforms
Cooperative and Crossplay Features
Multiplayer updates explain how players can drive together, operate routes cooperatively and connect across supported platforms through cross-platform play.
PC and consoles
Mod Support and Mod.io
PC feature announcements cover community-created content and the Mod.io integration used to discover and manage supported mods.
PC
Playable Demo and Preview Builds
Official demo and preview announcements give players opportunities to experience selected buses, driving mechanics and parts of the game before the full release.
PC
Feature and Development Updates
Developer posts provide additional details about gameplay systems, vehicle features, multiplayer functionality, input support and other improvements being prepared for release.
Multiple platforms
Official Trailers and Feature Videos
Official videos provide visual previews of buses, environments, driving systems and major features, complementing written development announcements.
YouTube