Bus Bound

Bus Bound
Cover art of the game featuring a New Flyer Xcelsior
DeveloperStillalive Studios
PublisherSaber Interactive
EngineUnreal Engine 5
Platforms
Release30 April 2026
GenreVehicle simulation
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer

Bus Bound is a bus simulator game developed by Stillalive Studios and published by Saber Interactive. The game was released for PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S on 30 April 2026.

Gameplay

Bus Bound is set in the fictional American city of Emberville. Players are able to drive up to 17 licensed buses, including the Xcelsior 40ft CNG and the Blue Bird Sigma. As with Bus Simulator 21, a multiplayer would be featured and support up to four players.

Development and release

The game was revealed in June at the PC Gaming Show 2025. It is developed by Stillalive Studios, who worked on the last three titles of the Bus Simulator series, and published by Saber Interactive. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the game was launched on PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S on 30 April 2026.

Reception

Bus Bound received received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received mixed reviews, being recommended by 67% of critics.

References

  1. ↑ Federico, Philip (10 June 2025). "Saber Interactive reveals Bus Bound, a new driving game from the creators of Bus Simulator 21". capsulecomputers.com.au. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  2. ↑ McGregor, Ross (17 March 2026). "Bus Bound: Mass transit sim could be the farest of them all". traxion.gg. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
  3. ↑ Lane, Rick (9 June 2025). "Bus Bound aims to be more than your standard public transport sim, it lets you use your sick bussing skills to change the city around you". PC Gamer. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  4. ↑ Watton, Neil (6 June 2025). "Bus Bound - Official Announcement Trailer". IGN. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  5. ↑ Barker, Sammy (6 June 2025). "Bus Bound Is the PS5 Public Transport Sim of Your Dreams". Push Square. Archived from the original on 13 June 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  6. ↑ "Review – Bus Bound". waytoomany.games. 30 April 2026. Retrieved 20 June 2026.
  7. ↑ Romano, Sal (30 March 2026). "Bus Bound launches April 30". Gematsu. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  8. 1 2 "Bus Bound PC Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Bus Bound PlayStation 5 Critic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  10. 1 2 "Bus Bound". OpenCritic. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "Bus Bound im Test: Der Simulator überzeugt mit starker Atmosphäre und einer hervorragenden Idee" [Bus Bound review: The simulator convinces with a strong atmosphere and an excellent idea]. GameStar (in German). 30 April 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.