A new update for Bus Simulator 21 was launched recently that introduced two new features, including the modding support on PC via Mod.io. The other one adds a news feed in the game. You can expect new accessibility features and improvements as well.
Modding Support
Developer StillAlive Studios has made the modding kit for Bus Simulator 21 available to PC players. This kit gives you the power to create your own content, including maps, buses, skins, and decals. It is available for download on the Epic Games Store.
All of the modding integration in the game is being organized by Mod.io - a platform that specifically manages user-generated content and makes the process seamless and easy for everyone.
Whether you intend to create your own or use someone else’s mods, it is important to note that the game might crash on startup when you have some custom skins installed on your PC. This is due to the incompatibility of these skins with the new mod system. The developers are currently working on a solution to this problem.
In the meantime, you should remove them from the game completely. Here’s how to do it:
Right-click the game on Steam > Properties > Local Files > Browse. Head to the “BusSimulator21” folder, then find the folder named “Mods” and delete all of its contents.
Changelog
- On-screen narration for bus stops on the map screen
- Improved mouse steering
- Subtitled passenger barks so you can now read about the risky burrito
- eCitaro Buses now have a new soundset (buttons, doors, engine) we recorded from an actual eCitaro bus
- NPC Buses no longer wait for an unreasonable amount of time at bus stops so players will not find themselves waiting
- Improved pedestrian behavior on Seaside Valley map
- Passengers now show visible tickets when being inspected
- On company creation, it is now optional to reset the driver settings
- Time warping now displays the correct time on the HUD clock to show time warp progress accurately
- NPC umbrellas now work as intended with more color variations
- Ramp reminder pop up is now shown for the intended time to lower impact on player HUD
- Mercedes-Benz eCitaro buses are now accelerating at a more realistic rate based on community feedback
- Setra 418 LE lights have been optimized for improved performance
- New input actions bindings are now merged with custom user input bindings (PC only)
- Passengers do not get stuck in bus doors anymore when trying to leave the bus
- Drive event “Passenger needs to get off” is triggered properly
- Xbox Series S out of memory crash is now fixed (Xbox only)
- Brake lights now work as intended when assisted gearing is deactivated
- No oversized umbrellas anymore
- Fixed missing cockpit interactable for far lights on IVECO BUS Urbanway 18m
Bus Simulator 21 Update 2.13 is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
