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Launching on September 8, 2026 – pre-orders available now
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Trailer shown during IGN Live reveals coaches and intercity driving
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Season Pass and game editions announced
Duesseldorf, Germany, June 7, 2026 – Bus Simulator 27 will launch on September 8, 2026, for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. For the first time in the series, the game will feature long-distance routes, including newly officially licensed coach buses. Publisher astragon and developer Simteract unveiled the Coach Bus Journey Trailer during the IGN Live showcase: https://youtu.be/QKlr9vRFF2U
New Long-Distance Journeys and Coach Buses
With the Mercedes-Benz Tourismo, Scania Irizar i8, and MAN Lion’s Coach, three well-known coach buses commonly seen on real-world roads are joining the game. Players can now serve stops across all of Felicia Bay on significantly longer routes.
Felicia Bay is a vast and beautiful fictional region in southern Europe, featuring coastlines, beaches, small villages, and two cities. In addition to city routes, these locations can now also be connected through intercity routes.
Season Pass and Pre-Order Bonus Announced
Bus Simulator 27 launches on September 8, 2026, for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S and is now available for pre-order on all platforms. Players who pre-order the game will receive the Deluxe Pack as a bonus, which includes the buses HESS lighTram 12 Plug and Alexander Dennis Enviro 100EV, as well as four exclusive bus skins.
In addition to the Standard Edition, a Year 1 Edition will also be available. The newly announced Year 1 Season Pass includes another popular coach bus, the Mercedes-Benz Intouro, as well as additional Bus Packs, Cosmetic Packs, and a major FlixBus Expansion which will get released later within the Year 1 Season.
Bus Simulator 27 will be released for Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store, as well as PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S on September 08, 2026. More details about the game will be revealed in the future.
More information about Bus Simulator 27:
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About astragon Entertainment GmbH
Founded in 1998, astragon Entertainment GmbH, a subsidiary of everplay plc, is a leading German games developer, publisher and distributor of sophisticated ‘working’ simulation games, focusing on non-violent cooperative gameplay with very detailed, technical, and realistic environments. Since 2023, astragon Development (formerly Independent Arts Software) has been part of astragon Entertainment. With over 30 years of experience, the German development studio has a long-standing track record of creating successful commercial games across a variety of genres.
astragon’s internationally well-known IPs include Construction Simulator, Bus Simulator, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers and Firefighting Simulator. The distribution of high-quality licensed and distribution products such as Farming Simulator and SnowRunner complete its attractive product range. astragon games are available world-wide on many different platforms such as consoles, smartphones, tablets, and PC. Visit www.astragon.com for more information.
About Simteract
Simteract is a Polish development studio focused on premium simulation games. With a team of 60 professionals, Simteract leverages proprietary technologies, including Traffic AI and City Generator, to create realistic urban environments. The company's games are available on PC as well as PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Founded in 2016, Simteract has been listed on the NewConnect stock market since 2021. Visit www.simteract.com for more information.