Bus Simulator 27 Arrives September 9 With Japanese Support and Expanded Open World
The sequel, arriving five years after Bus Simulator 21, adds Japanese support and its largest open world yet, expanding the series' reach.
Reporting from 1 source: 4Gamer.net.
astragon Entertainment and Simteract have announced that Bus Simulator 27 will launch on September 9, 2026, with Japanese language support. The open-world simulator is set in the fictional Iberian city Felicia Bay, featuring up to 250 bus stops, licensed vehicles from 13 manufacturers, and first-time long-distance bus routes. It includes Unreal Engine 5 graphics, dynamic weather, management elements, and 4-player online co-op. Pre-orders are available on Steam for 3,850 yen.
Bus Simulator 27 includes licensed vehicles from 13 global manufacturers such as Scania, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo, and for the first time in the series, players can operate long-distance buses connecting distant hubs. The game supports up to 250 bus stops, the highest route freedom in the series, across a map inspired by the Iberian Peninsula. Dynamic weather, day/night cycles, traffic jams, and road construction add realism. Management elements let players set timetables, fares, and hire drivers. Up to four players can cooperate online, each running different routes in the same city.
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