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THE CITY IS WAITING! BUS BOUND PHYSICAL DELUXE EDITION IS NOW AVAILABLE ON PLAYSTATION 5 & XBOX SERIES
Microids, Saber Interactive, and stillalive studios have announced the physical Deluxe Edition of the driving simulation game Bus Bound is now available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. The Deluxe Edition includes the Horizon Speed 40ft bus, three retro skins, and a Bus Pass for future content expansions. Players can explore a vibrant metropolis solo or in online co-op with up to four players, managing routes and expanding their bus network.
BeamNG.drive speeds onto PS5 this year
The driving simulation game BeamNG.drive, known for its realistic soft-body physics and detailed car damage modeling, is coming to PlayStation 5 this year. The developers have undertaken extensive optimization to bring the complex simulation to consoles, allowing players to experience realistic handling and extensive vehicle customization.
Off the Road Car Driving Game OTR 2 Lands on Android with a Massive Map!
DogByte Games has released Off the Road Car Driving Game OTR 2 on Android, featuring a massive open-world map significantly larger than its predecessor. The game includes a wide variety of vehicles such as sports cars, helicopters, planes, and boats, along with realistic damage modeling, a livery editor, and a real-time day/night cycle. OTR 2 also offers an offline mode and online multiplayer for up to six players.
Start your Engine festival brings every game with an engine together for new upcoming announcements, demos and discounts on known titles
The "Start your Engine" festival, organized by Playtogether Studios, will feature 86 games that utilize engines, including 28 upcoming titles and 18 with playable demos. The event, starting May 12th, will also offer discounts of up to 95% on existing games across various simulation and driving genres.
Bus Bound Released
Bus Bound, a new driving-focused simulation game from stillalive studios and Saber Interactive, is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. The game builds upon the legacy of titles like Bus Simulator 21 and Bus Simulator 18.
Bus Bound – A Fresh Take On Driving Simulation?
Bus Bound, a new driving simulation game from stillalive studios and Saber Interactive, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game expands on the traditional bus simulator genre by incorporating city-building elements, where player actions directly influence urban development and neighborhood growth. It also features officially licensed vehicles and a co-op mode for up to four players.
Heavy Duty Review | TheXboxHub
Heavy Duty is a vehicle simulation game that offers a wide array of realistic vehicles but suffers from frustratingly slow pacing, imprecise physics, and unforgiving fail states. Despite its ambitious scope and detailed vehicle mechanics, the game's design choices hinder player enjoyment, making it a potentially niche experience for patient simulation enthusiasts.
Forza Horizon 6 Is Every Japanese Driving Fantasy Rolled into One: Hands-On Preview - IGN
A hands-on preview of Forza Horizon 6 suggests the game successfully captures Japanese driving fantasies within its meticulously modelled map. The preview indicates players may find it difficult to leave the game's environment.
Dangerous Mountain Together Launches on Steam for Multiplayer Chaos
Dangerous Mountain Together has launched on Steam, offering a chaotic multiplayer driving experience focused on navigating treacherous mountain roads. The game emphasizes physics-based gameplay and emergent player interactions, encouraging both cooperation and friendly sabotage among friends. It aims to provide a straightforward, fun experience without microtransactions or complex progression systems.
Bonus Stage to Publish Arctic Drive!
Bonus Stage Publishing has announced a partnership to publish Arctic Drive, a co-op survival game developed by Clément Marthe and Martin Skovrup. The game features immersive physics, procedural generation, vehicle customization, and survival mechanics set in a harsh arctic environment. It will support 1-4 player online co-op and is slated for a global release on April 2nd, 2026.
SnowRunner for Nintendo Switch 2 appears on Amazon UK
A listing for SnowRunner has appeared on Amazon UK, suggesting the game is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. Saber Interactive has not yet officially confirmed the release, but the Amazon listing indicates it is likely. The game features a physics engine, 40 unlockable vehicles, and challenging missions.
Sledders Retro Safari update
Hanki Games Oy has released a new update for their snowmobile simulator, Sledders, adding the classic Ski-doo Safari L model and support for custom wraps on retro sleds. The update also includes audio improvements and crucial fixes for memory spikes and crashes on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, alongside general memory usage improvements.
New Gran Turismo 7 Update May Have Upgraded PS5 Pro Upscaling To PSSR 2
A new update for Gran Turismo 7 may have introduced support for PlayStation 5 Pro's Super Resolution (PSSR) upscaling technology. The update also adds three new vehicles: the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992), the Hyundai Elantra N TC, and the high-performance electric vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra.
Gran Turismo 7 Free Update 1.68 available today
Gran Turismo 7 has received its free update 1.68, adding the 1991 Mazda RX-7 Type R, a restomod 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Race-Mod, and a 2021 Renault Captur S Edition TCe 140. The update also includes four new events for World Circuit mode on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR2.
Data indicates Sony's PS5 ports are losing audience share on PC, but only because of release timing
Saber Interactive is set to release Docked, a new vehicle-based simulator game where players manage their own docking business. The developer is known for previous simulator titles such as SnowRunner and RoadCraft. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5.
Bus Simulator 27 Introduces Solaris and Debuts Coach Buses for the First Time
Bus Simulator 27 is set to launch later this year on Xbox Series X|S with Play Anywhere support, featuring officially licensed buses from 13 brands including Solaris, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo. The game introduces coach buses for the first time and is set in the fictional Southern European region of Felicia Bay, inspired by Spain and Portugal. Players can experience Story, Career, and Sandbox modes, with cooperative multiplayer and crossplay also included.
