This update brings an overhaul of the environment graphics, skylight and post-processing, but it's not just all about the eye candy. We've been working under the hood as well, and the driving physics have been updated for all coaches. Including to that, performance and streaming have been improved and optimized.
Due to the amount of changes, we're taking Update 1.18 for a new motto: Fernbus Coach Simulator Revisualized.
Changelog:
Physics
Driving physics of all coaches have been updated
Acceleration and deceleration bug when driving on slopes has been fixed
ComfortClasses should accelerate faster
Graphics
All landscape textures have been overhauled
The entire vegetation has been overhauled
The skylight has been updated
Post-processing has been updated
Further minor bug fixes
GUI
World Map icon and city name zoom states updated
World Map city names can now be localized in individual languages
Mini Map added for player when out of vehicle
World Map and Mini Map show vehicle position when out of vehicle
General
Performance has been improved and streaming has been optimized
As usual, we'd love to hear your feedback during the beta phase of this update. With your help, we can make each update as flawless as possible.
we don't have an April Fools today (this is dead serious, for sure!), instead we're very proud to announce the release of the Austria & Switzerland DLC for Fernbus Coach Simulator on April 5! Including to that, we're releasing the official Trailer today.
The first map expansion for Fernbus Coach Simulator connects the Alpine countries, Switzerland and Austria, seamlessly and without any loading sequence to the existing Map of Germany. This DLC adds 11 new cities in both countries. The Alpine Landscape stretches from Geneva over Innsbruck until Vienna with new routes, mountain passes, and winding roads.
Features:
Seamless expansion of the extisting map
Impressive landscapes of Switzerland and Austria
11 new cities, including Vienna, Bern, Zurich, Salzburg and many more
New graphcial assets, including sights, mountain ridges and much more
Many realistic bus stations
Expanded route system with highways and state roads
Winding roads, mountain passes, new tunnels
Note: May contain traces of Liechtenstein
Fernbus Coach Simulator - Austria & Switzerland DLC Release: April 5, 2018 Price: 19,95€ Available on Steam - Link tba The price may vary depending on your region and currency.
we don't have an April Fools today (this is dead serious, for sure!), instead we're very proud to announce the release of the Austria & Switzerland DLC for Fernbus Coach Simulator on April 5! Including to that, we're releasing the official Trailer today.
The first map expansion for Fernbus Coach Simulator connects the Alpine countries, Switzerland and Austria, seamlessly and without any loading sequence to the existing Map of Germany. This DLC adds 11 new cities in both countries. The Alpine Landscape stretches from Geneva over Innsbruck until Vienna with new routes, mountain passes, and winding roads.
Features:
Seamless expansion of the extisting map
Impressive landscapes of Switzerland and Austria
11 new cities, including Vienna, Bern, Zurich, Salzburg and many more
New graphcial assets, including sights, mountain ridges and much more
Many realistic bus stations
Expanded route system with highways and state roads
Winding roads, mountain passes, new tunnels
Note: May contain traces of Liechtenstein
Fernbus Coach Simulator - Austria & Switzerland DLC Release: April 5, 2018 Price: 19,95€ Available on Steam - Link tba The price may vary depending on your region and currency.
The long awaited Update 1.17 is now available for Fernbus Coach Simulator! In this update, we're adding two major and most wanted gameplay features: Force Feedback and adjustable driver seat position and driver camera.
Along with other fixes, we have added two web radio streams for your convenience while riding along Germany.
Also, Fernbus Simulator is now also available in Swedish. Tack så mycket till (SWE)Rasmus för lokaliseringen!
How to activate or adjust your Force Feedback: Force Feedback should automatically be activated. If not, you can find it in the Options Menu under Game Options on the very bottom of the list. You can increase or decrease the following values:
Spring Force - force of recentering while driving
Damper Force - Dampening of the swivel resistance
Road Effect Force - damages on the road and effect of the engine
Collision Effect Force - for the intensity of impacts
How to change the seat position and driver camera: You can change the seating position and driver camera by pressing the Tab or Tabulator key on your keyboard. On the bottom left, you should notice a new button with an icon, which obviously looks like a driver seat with and an eye. Left click on the button and the menu for configuring your seating position and driver camera will appear.
How to use the radio: You can find the keys for the Radio in the Control Settings in the General category. Radio Hotkeys
Volume Up - Num-
Volume Down - Num+
Switch Radio Channel - Num*
Patch Notes:
Gameplay:
Force Feedback added including adjustment options
Driver seat position and driver camera are now adjustable
Events and vehicle malfunctions should work properly again
Miscellaneous AI fixes in Cologne and Kassel
Vehicles:
Interior mirror has been added to all ComfortClass variants
ComfortClass Steam Achievements have been fixed
Audio:
Web radio streams for Double Bass FM and Flashbass.FM added
Graphics:
The vehicle selection scene now reacts to daytime, seasonal changes, and weather conditions
Street lights, other night light sources, as well as glowing during daytime has been fixed
Lighting at ZOB Berlin has been updated
Vegetation will blend smoother
Several minor to medium graphical issues have been fixed in the game world
Player license plate fixed for cities, e.g. Frankfurt, Stralsund, Usedom, etc.
General:
Various performance optimizations
Input devices returning wrong values has been fixed
The update is now available for all via Steam. We'd love to hear your feedback. You can leave it in our forums and add screenshots and videos if you like: Update 1.17.17721 - Feedback & Bugs
The long awaited Update 1.17 is now available for Fernbus Coach Simulator! In this update, we're adding two major and most wanted gameplay features: Force Feedback and adjustable driver seat position and driver camera.
Along with other fixes, we have added two web radio streams for your convenience while riding along Germany.
Also, Fernbus Simulator is now also available in Swedish. Tack så mycket till (SWE)Rasmus för lokaliseringen!
How to activate or adjust your Force Feedback: Force Feedback should automatically be activated. If not, you can find it in the Options Menu under Game Options on the very bottom of the list. You can increase or decrease the following values:
Spring Force - force of recentering while driving
Damper Force - Dampening of the swivel resistance
Road Effect Force - damages on the road and effect of the engine
Collision Effect Force - for the intensity of impacts
How to change the seat position and driver camera: You can change the seating position and driver camera by pressing the Tab or Tabulator key on your keyboard. On the bottom left, you should notice a new button with an icon, which obviously looks like a driver seat with and an eye. Left click on the button and the menu for configuring your seating position and driver camera will appear.
How to use the radio: You can find the keys for the Radio in the Control Settings in the General category. Radio Hotkeys
Volume Up - Num-
Volume Down - Num+
Switch Radio Channel - Num*
Patch Notes:
Gameplay:
Force Feedback added including adjustment options
Driver seat position and driver camera are now adjustable
Events and vehicle malfunctions should work properly again
Miscellaneous AI fixes in Cologne and Kassel
Vehicles:
Interior mirror has been added to all ComfortClass variants
ComfortClass Steam Achievements have been fixed
Audio:
Web radio streams for Double Bass FM and Flashbass.FM added
Graphics:
The vehicle selection scene now reacts to daytime, seasonal changes, and weather conditions
Street lights, other night light sources, as well as glowing during daytime has been fixed
Lighting at ZOB Berlin has been updated
Vegetation will blend smoother
Several minor to medium graphical issues have been fixed in the game world
Player license plate fixed for cities, e.g. Frankfurt, Stralsund, Usedom, etc.
General:
Various performance optimizations
Input devices returning wrong values has been fixed
The update is now available for all via Steam. We'd love to hear your feedback. You can leave it in our forums and add screenshots and videos if you like: Update 1.17.17721 - Feedback & Bugs