Bus Simulator 27 Expands the Franchise Playbook With Solaris™, Coach Buses, and Long-Distance Routes

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Bus Simulator 27 Expands the Franchise Playbook With Solaris™, Coach Buses, and Long-Distance Routes

IGN Fan Fest Reveal Signals the Biggest Strategic Evolution in Bus Simulator History

Düsseldorf, Germany — February 25, 2026 — astragon Entertainment and developer Simteract today pulled the curtain back on Bus Simulator 27, the next flagship entry in the long-running simulation franchise, revealed during IGN Fan Fest.

Positioned as the most ambitious and content-rich Bus Simulator to date, Bus Simulator 27 dramatically expands the scope of the series with its largest licensed fleet ever, a long-awaited partnership with Solaris™, and—for the first time—coach buses and long-distance passenger routes.

Watch Bus Simulator 27 reveal trailer here:


A Fleet Built to Set the Category Standard

Bus Simulator 27 delivers a clear escalation in production value and licensing depth, featuring over 45 officially licensed vehicles from 13 globally recognized manufacturers. Returning partners include Mercedes-Benz, MAN, IVECO BUS, Scania, and Volvo—now joined by Solaris™, marking a major milestone for the franchise and a long-requested addition from the community.

Beyond classic rigid and articulated buses, players can expect double-deckers, electric vehicles, and the franchise’s biggest gameplay shift yet: fully playable coach buses, enabling intercity and long-distance transport for the first time in the series’ history.

Felicia Bay: A New Region, A Bigger Business Fantasy

Set in Felicia Bay, a sun-drenched, fictional region inspired by the Iberian Peninsula, Bus Simulator 27 leans further into the operator fantasy at the heart of the brand. Players are tasked with rebuilding trust in public transportation by growing a modern bus company from the ground up—designing routes, managing schedules, expanding fleets, and hiring drivers across a living urban environment.

The game supports Story, Career, and Sandbox modes, playable solo or in 4-player online co-op, reinforcing astragon’s long-term strategy around accessible, non-violent simulation experiences with deep systemic depth.

Release Window and Platforms

Bus Simulator 27 is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store) as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Additional details and gameplay reveals will be shared in the coming months.

The game is available to wishlist now.

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About astragon Entertainment GmbH

Founded in 1998, astragon Entertainment GmbH, a subsidiary of everplay plc, is a leading German games developer, publisher and distributor of sophisticated ‘working’ simulation games, focusing on non-violent cooperative gameplay with very detailed, technical, and realistic environments. Since 2023, astragon Development (formerly Independent Arts Software) has been part of astragon Entertainment. With over 30 years of experience, the German development studio has a long-standing track record of creating successful commercial games across a variety of genres.

astragon’s internationally well-known IPs include Construction Simulator, Bus Simulator, Police Simulator: Patrol Officers and Firefighting Simulator. The distribution of high-quality licensed and distribution products such as Farming Simulator and SnowRunner complete its attractive product range. astragon games are available world-wide on many different platforms such as consoles, smartphones, tablets, and PC. Visit www.astragon.com for more information.

About Simteract

Simteract is a Polish development studio focused on premium simulation games. With a team of 60 professionals, Simteract leverages proprietary technologies, including Traffic AI and City Generator, to create realistic urban environments. The company's games are available on PC as well as PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Founded in 2016, Simteract has been listed on the NewConnect stock market since 2021. Visit www.simteract.com for more information.