astragon Entertainment is publishing Bus Simulator 27, which Simteract released on September 9, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with Japanese support. The publisher also has a new Police Simulator entry, developed by Grip Studios, set for a 2027 release.
astragon Entertainment's recent publishing slate covers two of its simulator series. Bus Simulator 27, developed by Simteract, released on September 9, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with Japanese support. The game combines bus operation management with realistic driving: players plan routes and expand a bus company, with cross-platform four-player co-op. It is set in Felicia Bay, a new region inspired by Spain and Portugal, and introduces long-distance buses to the series. The vehicle roster covers 13 manufacturers and more than 45 vehicles, including EV, CNG, and hydrogen fuel cell models.
The launch followed a July 10, 2026 announcement that set the September 9 date and detailed the open world: up to 250 bus stops, licensed vehicles from 13 manufacturers, first-time long-distance bus routes, Unreal Engine 5 graphics, dynamic weather, and management elements. Pre-orders were available on Steam for 3,850 yen. The announcement described the world as the series' largest open world yet and noted the game arrives five years after Bus Simulator 21.
On August 27, 2026, during the Future Games Show: gamescom 2026 stream, astragon and developer Grip Studios announced a new Police Simulator series entry, titled Police Simulator, scheduled for 2027. It is set in the fictional American city of Faremont City, where players start with routine enforcement such as parking violations and littering and unlock car chases, drug busts, and gunfights with armed criminals. The game includes over 50 missions, two-player cross-play co-op, a customizable officer, and a police dog companion that can track suspects, search for drugs, and assist in dangerous situations. It uses Unreal Engine 5 and improves driving physics over previous entries.
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Sep 9
astragon Entertainment and Simteract released Bus Simulator 27 today for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with Japanese support. The game combines bus operation management with realistic driving, letting players plan routes and expand a bus company, with cross-platform four-player co-op. It introduces long-distance buses for the series, set in Felicia Bay, a new region inspired by Spain and Portugal. The roster covers 13 manufacturers and more than 45 vehicles.
Aug 27
Publisher astragon Entertainment and developer Grip Studios announced on August 27, 2026, during the Future Games Show: gamescom 2026 stream, a new entry in the Police Simulator series, simply titled Police Simulator. The game is scheduled for release in 2027 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Set in the fictional American city of Faremont City, players take on the role of a police officer, starting with routine enforcement like parking violations and littering, then unlocking more serious duties such as car chases, drug busts, and gunfights with armed criminals. The game includes over 50 missions, a cross-play-compatible two-player co-op mode, and a customizable officer. A notable feature is the police dog companion, which can track suspects, search for drugs, and assist in dangerous situations. Players choose from various dog breeds. The game uses Unreal Engine 5 and features improved driving physics over previous entries, with an AI traffic system for realistic driving. Equipment such as cameras, traffic cones, barricades, and radar guns can be unlocked and upgraded.
Jul 10
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.