Bus Simulator 21 in VR
Bus Simulator 21 is a game that puts you behind the wheel of a bus in a virtual world, letting you experience the challenges and rewards of being a bus driver. It’s the sequel to Bus Simulator 18 and the sixth installment in the Bus Simulator series. Here’s a breakdown of the key features:
Gameplay:
- Drive licensed buses: Bus Simulator 21 features a fleet of over 30 officially licensed buses from renowned manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Scania, and Alexander Dennis. You’ll get to drive these buses through detailed cityscapes.
- Two open world maps: The game offers two expansive open world maps to explore. One is the fictional US city “Angel Shores,” inspired by the San Francisco Bay Area, and the other is a revamped European map, “Seaside Valley,” from the previous game.
- Career mode: You can build your own bus company from the ground up. You’ll manage your fleet, complete routes, follow schedules, and pick up passengers to earn money and grow your business.
- Single-player or multiplayer: You can choose to play Bus Simulator 21 in single-player mode or team up with a friend in cooperative multiplayer.
Additional features:
- Double-decker and electric buses: For the first time in the series, Bus Simulator 21 introduces double-decker buses and electric buses, giving you more variety in vehicles to drive.
- Realistic bus handling: The game aims to simulate realistic bus physics and handling, making driving feel challenging and rewarding.
- Customization options: You can customize the appearance of your buses with different liveries and manage your bus interiors.
- Convenience features: The game offers features like fast travel, time forwarding, and taking over NPC bus routes, allowing you to tailor the experience to your preference.
Overall, Bus Simulator 21 is a game for:
- Bus enthusiasts: If you’ve ever dreamed of driving a bus, Bus Simulator 21 lets you experience it virtually.
- Fans of simulation games: The game offers a realistic and detailed simulation of bus driving and company management.
- Relaxation: Cruising through the city landscapes and following schedules can be a calming and stress-relieving experience.
Bus Simulator 21 itself isn’t officially playable in VR. The game doesn’t have built-in VR support.
However, some dedicated players have found workarounds to experience Bus Simulator 21 with a sense of VR presence. Here’s the breakdown:
Third-party software: Tools like Virtual Desktop come in. This software allows you to stream your PC screen to a VR headset, essentially making your VR headset a wireless monitor.
Head movement control (optional): Some players use software like Opentrack alongside Virtual Desktop. Opentrack translates your head movements in the VR headset to in-game camera controls, giving you a sense of looking around the bus driver’s cabin.