Simteract is the co-developer of Bus Simulator 27, released September 9, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and previously announced for PC via Steam. The studio's latest work is the long-running Bus Simulator series, with this entry set in the fictional Iberian city Felicia Bay.
Simteract's current release is Bus Simulator 27, made with astragon Entertainment. The game arrived September 9, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with Japanese support. It mixes bus operation management with driving, letting players plan routes and expand a bus company, and it carries four-player cross-platform co-op.
The project was announced in July 2026 with a September 9, 2026 release date and Japanese language support. Pre-orders opened on Steam at 3,850 yen. The open world is Felicia Bay, a fictional Iberian city with up to 250 bus stops, and the announcement described it as the largest open world in the series. Unreal Engine 5 graphics, dynamic weather, and management elements were part of that announcement. The story noted the sequel comes five years after Bus Simulator 21.
By launch, the roster covered 13 manufacturers and more than 45 licensed vehicles, including EV, CNG, and hydrogen fuel cell models. The launch story also introduced long-distance buses for the series and a region inspired by Spain and Portugal. Simteract's role through both stories is development alongside astragon Entertainment.
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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.
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.