About the Game

Look forward to Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, and the most comprehensive and advanced fleet in the history of the series. For Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, a fleet of 30 officially licensed buses by well-known, international manufacturers such as Alexander Dennis, Blue Bird, BYD, Grande West, IVECO BUS, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Scania, Setra, and Volvo is available for you to drive. For the first time, you will also have access to a double-decker and electric buses.
Get ready for the brand-new, impressive US map Angel Shores and a revamped version of the European Seaside Valley map from the previous game instalment – including its map extension. Different difficulty levels and play modes are also available for a wide range of player types.
In Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop you have the option to use extended management elements like creating detailed timetables, buying and selling buses, and planning efficient routes. Do you prefer to get up from behind the desk and take control of your buses yourself? The auto-features of Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop can take over your management duties and let pure bus drivers simply enjoy their time on the road.
Play in either single-player or co-op multiplayer mode, transport your passengers safely and promptly to their destinations and be rewarded for your timely and safe driving at the end of each day.
Since Bus Simulator 21 release it was also vastly improved by the Next Stop update! It added many game improvements and a brand-new career mode to the main game of Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop. The latter combines the sandbox mode with the campaign's economic system.
In addition to the Next Stop update, you can also enjoy a free official map extension DLC. Look forward to a new area in the north of the "Angel Shores" North American map.
Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop includes around 30 buses by international, well-known manufacturers
Two huge, lively environments in the USA and Europe with an even greater open-world approach will make you itch to explore your surroundings
Drive alone or with friends in the cooperative multiplayer mode
Optional, refined management features such as setting up detailed timetables, visiting bus dealers on the map, or planning efficient routes
Different play modes are available for a wide range of player types
Supports popular steering wheels, gamepads, Tobii Eye Tracking, and TrackIR
Major Next Stop update added a brand-new career mode to the game and included numerous bug fixes and game improvements for smoother gameplay
Optional free map extension DLC with lots of new tasks for owners of the main game (seperate download)

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Version Information
Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
We just released a small patch for the Steam version of Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop. This patch fixes the crash issue some players are experiencing after buying a tram.
Hotfix 2.34 (PC)
- Fixes the infinite loading screen some players are facing after buying a tram
Your Bus Simulator team
We just released a smaller update including some fixes related to the school bus extension. Here are the detailed patch notes:
Patch notes - Update #2.33:
- [School Bus Extension] Fixed Several Valley Spring High School stops could not be unlocked
- [School Bus Extension] Fixed a bug related to tutorial sometimes not progressing
Your Bus Simulator team
We just released Update 2.31 for Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop here on Steam. The update includes some game improvements as well as fixes for trophy related issues.
Patch notes - Update 2.31 (PC):
- Fixed various achievement related issues
- Fixed sometimes the mission 'Hop On' could not be completed due to sleeping passengers
- Pedestrian accidents are now listed correctly within the Payday overview
Your Bus Simulator team
We just released Update 2.29 for Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop. The update includes a number of bug fixes and game improvements. Here are the detailed patch notes:
Patch notes: Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop - Update 2.29 (PC/PlayStation/Xbox):
- Fixed an issue where the LED Display on buses cannot be customized
- Fixed an issue with vehicle audio delay
- Fixed an issue with Payday sound effect won’t stop
- Fixed an issue with the Mission “A New Way”
- Fixed a crash when connecting to a multiplayer session
- Fixed crashes when loading really old save games
- Reduced penalty for pedestrian collision (negative impression remains)
- Map Extension DLC - Fixed an issue where “Otter Rock Dam to Highlander Park in 10 minutes” mission cannot be completed
- Fixed an issue DLC missions cannot be started if a player finishes the main missions while the DLC was already activated but not started
Note: The next update focusing on additional issues is currently under construction and will follow as soon as possible.
Your Bus Simulator team
Our first hotfix for the PC version of Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop went live. The update includes some performance improvements as well as smaller game improvements.
Patch notes: Update 2.28 (PC)
- Improved performance and memory usage
- Fixed parked cars popping in and out
- Fixed blinkers of the Ebusco 12m and 18m
Note: We are working on issues related to steering wheels as we believe to have identified their cause. Please stay tuned for more details coming soon.
Your Bus Simulator team
We just released a smaller update for Bus Simulator 21 on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. The update includes a fix for the “District level issue” a number of players experienced, fixes for the “Mirror functionality” during passenger events, some crash fixes in multiplayer sessions and not to forget – it introduces an official Christmas Skin for the Scania buses!
Patch notes: Bus Simulator 21 - Update 2.23:
New Skin:
- Official Scania Christmas Skin for the Scania buses of your bus fleet
Fixes:
- Passenger events can be reacted to with the bus mirror again
- Districts on level 0 issue has been fixed
- Fixes for random multiplayer crash issues
- Smaller bug fixes and game improvements
Your Bus Simulator team
We just released our latest update for Bus Simulator 21. This update includes a fix for the “Perfection” mission in Angel Shores, some smaller traffic AI improvements as well as some crash fixes. Here are the detailed patch notes:
Patch notes: Bus Simulator 21 - Update 2.22:
Fixes:
- The blocker in mission Perfection is resolved
- Cars waiting too long at intersections is resolved
- Cars getting stuck for no reason is improved
- Crash fixes
Your Bus Simulator team
Current Release
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Uploaded May 02, 2026
System Requirements
How to Install
BusSimulator21.exe to play
Troubleshooting tips
• Run Redist/_CommonRedist installers if game won't start
• Add folder to Windows Defender exclusions
• Run as administrator
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