Take the wheel of officially licensed American buses in the evolving city of Emberville and help transform everyday routes into an urban paradise—one stop at a time!
Welcome to the bustling city of Emberville, a dense metropolis packed with unique neighborhoods and vibrant urban life to discover. From day to night, rain or shine, you’ll help passengers get around town while navigating realistic traffic systems and infrastructure. Play on your own or team up with friends in online co-op for up to four players to make this city thrive!
Bus Bound delivers an accessible and authentic driving experience for bus enthusiasts and driving fans of all kinds. Hop into the driver’s seat of over a dozen real-world licensed vehicles with genuine customizable details and variable bus controls for different playstyles. With each shift, you’ll earn new perks, unlock new routes and buses, level up bus stops, and more while transforming the city around you into a more pedestrian-friendly environment for all to enjoy.
Driving a bus has never been more fulfilling as players ride through Emberville, an up-and-coming city with many prospective passengers in need of a diligent and skilled driver.
Let’s get this city moving!
Publisher Saber Interactive and developer stillalive studios are excited to announce that Bus Bound will arrive on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on April 30.
Check out the above release date announcement trailer to see what the sleepy neighborhoods and bustling urban intersections of the city have in store!
The Standard Edition of Bus Bound is available to pre-order today for 29.99 USD/EUR (24.99 GBP) and includes the full base game.
Bus Bound’s Deluxe Edition, priced at 39.99 USD/EUR (34.99 GBP), will come with the Horizon Speed 40ft bus plus three retro skins. The Deluxe Edition also includes the Bus Pass, which gives players access to Bus Bound’s first three content expansions, expected to arrive in 2026.
Pre-order either the Standard or Deluxe Edition of Bus Bound to receive the Horizon Hydrogen 40ft Gen2 bus plus three modern skins at launch!
Key Features:
- A City Full of Life: Explore Emberville, a fully simulated, densely inhabited town that comes to life with a dynamic traffic system, day/night cycle, and distinct weather conditions. From bustling intersections to quiet neighborhoods, every area has its own rhythm, and your route will help shape its future.
- Drive American Icons: Take the wheel of true-to-life buses from top American manufacturers, including the New Flyer Xcelsior 40ft CNG and the Blue Bird Sigma. With a growing lineup of over a dozen vehicles at launch, you’ll always have the right bus for the job.
- Shape the City: You’re not just driving, you’re improving public life! Upgrade stops, unlock new routes, earn passive perks, and see each district evolve into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly space thanks to your bus-driving efforts.
- Multiplayer on the Move: Band together with up to three other players in online co-op! Split off to tackle multiple routes simultaneously and contribute to your host’s goal to improve Emberville.
- Customize Your Fleet: With each shift, you’ll generate goodwill with your riders to unlock new buses, visual styles and upgrades. Whether you prefer a relaxing driving experience or want to master and optimize every detail of your run, the freedom to make each trip your own is yours.
Bus Bound is coming to PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on April 30, 2026.
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