Bus Simulator 21: Gameplay, all manufacturers, new maps, PC system requirements, and more

The world of video games has a niche for almost anyone's desires; some gamers want to be deadly soldiers, some epic heroes or powerful mages, others like to show their platforming skills, and some just want to drive a bus.

And if you fancy being a bus driver or if you have simply wondered how does the life of a bus driver look, then look no further, as Bus Simulator 21 is just the right game for you!

The latest edition of this long-lasting series is here and it comes stacked with new content!

If you are curious to find out what's new in Bus Simulator 21, let's check out together!

Bus Simulator 21: All models and manufacturers

Bus Simulator 21 comes with more bus models and manufacturers than ever before.

At launch, there will be 30 models of well-known manufacturers from all around the world. You will see some familiar brands from previous games, such as Mercedes-Benz, Setra, IVECO BUS, and MAN, but for the first time ever, you will be able to drive buses made by Volvo, Alexander Dennis, Scania, BYD, Grande West, and Blue Bird.

In addition, there will be new types of buses as well! The legendary double-decker bus will make its debut in the series with Bus Simulator 21, alongside the environmentally friendly e-bus. Of course, the classic rigid and articulated buses are here as well.

The list of all models is currently unavailable, but we will update the article as soon as we know all the models.

Bus Simulator 21: Maps and locations

Bus Simulator 21 comes with a brand new US map, Angel Shores, alongside the familiar European Seaside Valley map from Bus Simulator 18, but extensively reworked and adjusted for the latest game.

"The even greater open-world approach of Bus Simulator 21 means that you will get to experience the exciting daily life of a bus driver in two massive, freely explorable cities, including industrial and outlying districts, a vibrant Chinatown district, a promenade, the surrounding hilly countryside, and the business park," developers reveal.

Bus Simulator 21 gameplay

Asides from driving your bus and becoming a seasoned bus driver, Bus Simulator 21 implements some new elements in the mix, which will make the gameplay fresh and give players more things to think about and roleplay.

There are a lot of management options added to the game, including selling and buying busses, planning optimal and efficient routes depending on the traffic and pedestrian AI, gaining reputation based on how safely and timely you bring your passengers to their desired locations, and much more.

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In short, you will not only be a bus driver you will also manage the whole bus transport company.

And, of course, there will be countless customisation options for both your driver and your busses, as developers promise "more than 15,000 design combinations for you to customize your bus driver's body shape, clothes, skin colour, hair, and much more".

Bus Simulator 21 PC system requirements

Bus Simulator 21 is not a particularly demanding game and you will be able to run it smoothly on most of the mid-tier PCs, even if several years older.

Minimum system requirements:

• OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
• Processor: Intel Core i3-2120 / AMD Phenom II X4 830 or equivalent
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (2GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon R9 280 (2GB VRAM) or higher
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 18 GB available space

Recommended system requirements:

• OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
• Processor: Intel Core i5-4440 / AMD FC-8140 or equivalent
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB VRAM) / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB VRAM) or higher
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 18 GB available space

Bus Simulator 21 release date and platforms

Bus Simulator 21 releases on 7th September for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

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