Astragon Entertainment is back with its next Bus Simulator game. While it has been five years since the last bus simulator game was released, the developers are returning with Bus Simulator 27. Yes, the new bus simulator game has been confirmed, and if you are excited about the new game, here’s everything that you need to know about Bus Simulator 27. Let’s get started.
Bus Simulator 27 will be the 8th game in the long-running Bus Simulator franchise that started back in 2007 with the release of Bus Simulator 2008. So far, the developers have improved the game’s physics and graphics as well as the content in the game and have added a lot more bus manufacturers and models.
So, what do we know about the new Bus Simulator 27 game? Let’s find out!
Bus Simulator 27 Announcement
News of the next Bus Simulator game began circulating online in 2025, featuring the new title and a short teaser trailer that showed off bits of Bus Simulator 27, with the release date set for “coming soon.” You can check out the teaser trailer for the game over here.
Bus Simulator 27 Release Date
After almost a year of slowly revealing details about the game, on the 8th of June 2026, the developers revealed the release date during an IGN Live event. Bus Simulator 27 is now scheduled for release on the 8th of September 2026. You can check out the pre–order trailer that shows a lot more of the game and the release date.
Bus Simulator 27 Developer and Publisher
The game, as expected, is being developed by Simteract- a developer who has a few simulator games under its hat, such as Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator, Train Life: A Railway Simulator, and an upcoming RTS game called Neverdark.
Meanwhile, Astragon Entertainment, which is the publisher for Bus Simulator 27, has published numerous simulator games like Construction Simulator, Ranger’s Park: National Park Simulator, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers, and Seafarer: The Ship Sim.
Bus Simulator 27 Trailer
One interesting trailer that fans of the game got to watch was the Coach Bus Journey trailer. This trailer showcases long-distance journeys – a feature that has just been added to Bus Simulator 27. A lot of the keen-eyed fans of simulator games might have noticed that this new coach journey has been added to compete with the upcoming Coaches DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2.
Bus Simulator 27 Gameplay
Gameplay, as you would expect for the Bus Simulator franchise, has always been the same. You start in a new city by choosing a bus for free. You then drive through different routes to understand the map and its locations, and then you expand your transportation service by purchasing more buses, launching and expanding routes, and finally, upgrading your bus stops.
As for cities, Bus Simulator 27 takes you to the sunny summer regions of Felicia Bay. This is a brand new city that has a colorful environment, many coastlines, the mountains, scenic landmarks, a cinema house, and even fun little tourist spots. Judging by the trailer, it looks like Felicia Bay will be a relatively large city with many routes for you to drive and explore.
Bus Simulator 27 Bus Brands
Bus Simulator 27 has many licensed buses from popular bus brands. The game has more than 45 bus models across 13 bus manufacturers.
Here is a list of the bus manufacturers in the game.
- Alexander Dennis
- Man
- Mercedes-Benz
- Blue Bird
- Ebusco
- Safra
- Scania
- Setra
- Solaris
- Hess
- Iveco Bus
- Vicinity Motor Corp
- Volvo
We could expect to see more bus brands and models that could be added to the game at a later date. However, if you feel like you want to drive around a particular bus brand and model that is not in the game, you can easily install and make use of the different mods that will be created, as the game will have mod support right away.
Bus Simulator 27 Game Modes
You can choose to play the game as a solo player, or you can opt for the online multiplayer mode with up to four friends. The game lets you pick between story mode, career mode, and sandbox mode. And of course, if you like to use a controller or a steering wheel to drive around in Bus Simulator 27, the game has support for popular brands.
Bus Simulator 27 Prices, Pre-Orders, and Game Editions
The game has finally been revealed, and the pre-orders have also gone live. Let’s take a look at what the new game has to offer.
Bus Simulator 27: Standard Edition
The standard edition of the game will cost you $29.99. If you pre-order the game today, you will get access to the Deluxe Pack. The Deluxe Pack consists of the following items:
- 4 Bus Skins
- HESS LighTram 12
- Alexander Dennis Enviro 100EV
Bus Simulator 27: Year 1 Edition
This is the top-of-the-line edition that includes the Year 1 pass with various rewards. This edition costs $49.99 and consists of the following items:
- 4 Bus Skins
- HESS LighTram 12
- Alexander Dennis Enviro 100EV
- Mercedes-Benz Intouro Bus
- 2x BusPacks
- 2x Cosmetic Packs
- FlixBus Expansion
- 5 Days Early Access
Bus Simulator 27 Supported Platforms
Bus Simulator 27 will have support for the following platforms:
Bus Simulator 27 System Requirements
Let’s now take a look at the system requirements, as the game is available for pre-order on Steam right now.
Bus Simulator 27: Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows 11
- RAM: 16 GB
- CPU: Intel Core i3 12100 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
- Storage: 20 GB SSD
- Graphics Settings: Low
- Resolution 1080p
- Frame rate: 30 FPS
Bus Simulator 27: Low Requirements
- OS: Windows 11
- RAM: 16 GB
- CPU: Intel Core i5 12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600 X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
- Storage: 20 GB SSD
- Graphics Settings: Low
- Resolution 1080p
- Frame rate: 30 FPS
Bus Simulator 27: Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows 11
- RAM: 32 GB
- CPU: Intel Core i7 14100 KF or AMD Ryzen 5 9600 X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Storage: 20 GB SSD
- Graphics Settings: Medium
- Resolution 1440p
- Frame rate: 60 FPS
Bus Simulator 27: High Requirements
- OS: Windows 11
- RAM: 32 GB
- CPU: Intel Core i5 14600 K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600 X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
- Storage: 20 GB SSD
- Graphics Settings: High
- Resolution 14440p
- Frame rate: 60 FPS+
Bus Simulator 27: Ultra Requirements
- OS: Windows 11
- RAM: 64 GB
- CPU: Intel Core i9 14900 or AMD Ryzen 7 7800 X3D
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- Storage: 20 GB SSD
- Graphics Settings: Ultra
- Resolution 4K
- Frame rate: 50 FPS+
Other Bus Games You Can Play
White Bus Simulator 27 has a lot of time before its release; you can play the following bus simulator games on your PC while you wait.
Closing Thoughts
This concludes everything that you need to know about the upcoming bus simulator game from Astragon Entertainment. What are your thoughts about the new Bus Simulator 27 game? Do you think the long-distance journeys with coach buses are a great new addition to the game? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Related Articles:
- EA Sports FC 27 Pre-Orders, Gameplay, System Requirements, and More
- EA Sports FC 27 Release Dates, Prices, and Platforms Revealed
- EA Sports UFC 6: Release Date, Trailer, Price and More
- Crazy Taxi World Tour Release Date, Trailer, Gameplay, and More
- GTA VI Release Date Finalized; New Trailer and Marketing by June End
- Lost Castle 2 Official Release Date, Trailer, Gameplay, System Requirements, and More
