Bus Simulator 21 has a new update 2.17 that’s bringing customizable route colors to the game. According to the official release notes, adding route color customization makes for an improved user experience.
To keep up with the growing bus simulation community, Bus Simulator 21 update 2.17 also fixed a number of issues that players have been experiencing with several bus models, including the IVECO Crossway LE, Volvo 7900, Grande West Vicinity 30ft, MAN Lion’s City 18C, MAN Lion’s City CNG & MAN Lion’s City 12C.
Prior to this, an update with some major changes and bug fixes was released. However, players continue to experience problems with the game. Several of these issues will be addressed in Bus Simulator 21 Update 2.17 today. See below for more information.
Bus Simulator 21 Update 2.17 Patch Notes Details, April 8, 2022
New Feature
- Customizable route colors
Bug fixes and general game improvements
- Fixed Mission 1 crash when starting new company in hardcore mode [PC]
- Selecting a modded decal also changes the next decal. [PC]
- Fixed gamepad bug in Driver Profile menu when creating a new company [PC]
- The steering wheel buttons assigned to actions, are now shown in the interaction overview when the cockpit zoom is active [PC]
- Mission 33 “Fun for all”: Fixed that passengers weren’t counting for subgoal deliver passengers to the Pier [PC/PS4]
- Seaside Valley: Fixed pedestrians walking on cars in Astra Park [PC/PS4/X1]
- The district names are now visible in the map menu screen only – you won’t see them on the mini map anymore [PC/PS4/X1]
- Removed bus lane in Millbrook area, where cars were ignoring the lane. [PC/PS4/X1]
Bus fixes and improvements
- IVECO Crossway LE: Added missing turn radius in the datasheet [PC]
- Mercedes-Benz Citaro G: Adjusted physics so stabilize the bus and prevent flipping [PC/PS4/X1]
- Volvo 7900: Added ignition key [PC/PS4/X1]
- Volvo 7900 : Added speedlimiter button [PC/PS4/X1]
- Grande West Vicinity 30ft : Fixed rear indicators emitting white light instead of orange [PC/PS4/X1]
- MAN Lion’s City 18C: Fixed that can get stuck in driver’s door [PC/PS4/X1]
- MAN Lion’s City 18C: Cockpit lights are now working as intended [PC/PS4/X1]
- MAN Lion’s City 18C: Fixed source for passenger lights [PS4/X1]
- MAN Lion’s City CNG: Cashier light was not interactable and has been fixed. [PC/PS4/X1]
- MAN Lion’s City 12C: Missing light source for the interior lights fixed [PC/PS4/X1]
- MAN Lion’s City 12C: Cockpit light now turns on and off correctly [PC/PS4/X1]
- Mercedes-Benz interiors: Enabled further customization options for Mercedes-Benz buses, which previously weren’t assigned to Citaro (O530), eCitaro and eCitaro articulated buses. Now all Mercedes-Benz buses have the same interior options (eCitaros having one extra) [PC/PS4/X1]
License plate editor improvements and fixes
- Russian license plates can be customized on PS4. [PS4]
- French license plates fixed (00 is now customizable, place where the area sticker would be, is now occupied with BS21 logo). [PC/PS4/X1]
- British plate now accepts 4 letters/numbers in the last position [PC/PS4/X1]
- Japanese license plate: Fixed that players could get stuck in UI while using a game controller [PC/PS4/X1]
- Better names for the license plates in customization view [PC/PS4/X1]
- Fixed the text format and placement on Chinese and Dutch license plates [PC/PS4/X1]
Bus Simulator 21 Update 2.17 is now available to download on all supported platforms. You can find more information about game updates and news in our Bus Simulator 21 section.
