{{Short description|2026 video game}} {{Infobox video game | title = Bus Bound | image = Busboundart.jpg | caption = Cover art of the game featuring a [[New Flyer Xcelsior]] | developer = Stillalive Studios | publisher = [[Saber Interactive]] | series = | engine = [[Unreal Engine]] | platforms = {{ubl|[[PlayStation 5]]|[[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]|[[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]]}} | released = 30 April 2026 | genre = [[Vehicle simulation game|Vehicle simulation]] | modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] }} '''''Bus Bound''''' is a [[vehicle simulation game|bus simulator game]] developed by Stillalive Studios and published by [[Saber Interactive]]. The game was released for [[PlayStation 5]], [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]] on 30 April 2026.<ref name=":0" />
==Gameplay== ''Bus Bound'' is set in a fictional American city of Emberville.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Philip|last=Federico|url=https://www.capsulecomputers.com.au/2025/06/saber-interactive-reveals-bus-bound-a-new-driving-game-from-the-creators-of-bus-simulator-21/|title=Saber Interactive reveals Bus Bound, a new driving game from the creators of Bus Simulator 21|website=capsulecomputers.com.au|date=10 June 2025|access-date=13 June 2025}}</ref> Players are able to drive up to 17 licensed buses, including the [[New Flyer Xcelsior|Xcelsior 40ft CNG]] and the [[Blue Bird Corporation|Blue Bird]] Sigma.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Ross|last=McGregor|url=https://traxion.gg/bus-bound-mass-transit-sim-could-be-the-farest-of-them-all/|title=Bus Bound: Mass transit sim could be the farest of them all|website=traxion.gg|date=17 March 2026|access-date=5 April 2026}}</ref> As with ''[[Bus Simulator 21]]'', a [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] would be featured and support up to four players.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Rick|last=Lane|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/games/sim/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/|title=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|work=[[PC Gamer]]|date=9 June 2025|access-date=13 June 2025}}</ref>
==Development and release== The game was revealed in June at the PC Gaming Show 2025.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Neil|last=Watton|url=https://www.ign.com/videos/bus-bound-official-announcement-trailer|title=Bus Bound - Official Announcement Trailer|work=[[IGN]]|date=6 June 2025|access-date=13 June 2025}}</ref> It is developed by Stillalive Studios, who worked on the last three titles of the ''[[Bus Simulator]]'' series, and published by [[Saber Interactive]].<ref>{{Cite news|first=Sammy|last=Barker|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/06/bus-bound-is-the-ps5-public-transport-sim-of-your-dreams|title=Bus Bound Is the PS5 Public Transport Sim of Your Dreams|work=[[Push Square]]|date=6 June 2025|access-date=13 June 2025|archive-date=13 June 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250613154024/https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2025/06/bus-bound-is-the-ps5-public-transport-sim-of-your-dreams|url-status=live}}</ref> The game was launched on [[PlayStation 5]], [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] and [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]] on 30 April 2026.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|last=Romano|first=Sal|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2026/03/bus-bound-launches-april-30|title=Bus Bound launches April 30|work=Gematsu|date=30 March 2026|access-date=30 March 2026}}</ref>
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==External links== {{portal|video games}} * {{official website|https://saber.games/busbound/}}
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