Why Early Access?

“We’ve brought Minibus Simulator to the point we originally envisioned, with its core gameplay systems and game world in place. However, we believe the game has great potential to grow and expand in many different directions.

The main reason we chose Early Access is that we want to decide the future direction of the game together with our community. Player feedback will help guide us in determining which systems to improve, which areas to expand, and what kind of content we should prioritize as we continue development.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect Minibus Simulator to remain in Early Access for approximately 6–8 months. However, this timeframe may change depending on player feedback and the development process.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“During Early Access we plan to expand the scope of the game and improve the systems that are already in place. The main features we plan to work on as we move toward the full version include:

- Multiplayer support
- A more in-depth company management system
- A house purchasing system
- Vehicle modification and customization options
- VIP passenger missions
- Special vehicles that can be used in VIP missions

Throughout Early Access we also aim to improve the existing gameplay systems based on player feedback, add new content, and make the overall game experience more complete.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version offers a playable experience featuring the core gameplay loop and main systems of Minibus Simulator.

Players can purchase minibuses, transport passengers across different routes, earn money by completing routes, and use their earnings to purchase new vehicles. The game includes vehicle maintenance systems such as fuel, damage, cleanliness, and tires, as well as interactive service locations including gas stations, car washes, and repair shops.

The current version also includes vehicle purchasing and garage systems, credit and economy systems, traffic and police checks, a day/night cycle, and various missions featuring different passenger types, including passengers with luggage and standing passengers.

Throughout Early Access, we plan to continue improving the existing content and systems, refining game balance, and expanding the overall experience based on player feedback.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The game is priced lower during Early Access. As we add new content and features, we plan to gradually increase the price. We also plan for the full release price to be higher than the Early Access price.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Throughout Early Access, we plan to make player feedback an important part of the development process. We will monitor suggestions, bug reports, and gameplay feedback through the Steam Community Hub, Discord, and other community channels.

We plan to use this feedback to improve existing systems, refine game balance, fix issues, and help determine the priorities for future content and features.”