The Bus Better Light & Immersion V2.2

Download Better Light & Immersion mod for The Bus.

This mod is officially developed for the Stable version and is confirmed to run reliably there. While it appears to work on the Beta branch as well, there is no guarantee of stability or full functionality due to ongoing changes to the lighting system.

UPDATE / CHANGELOG (13.06.2026):
Fixed compatibility with Game Update 1.1
Fixed an issue where the curbstone rattle sound played for too long

UPDATE / CHANGELOG (21.04.2026):
Passengers now move to the doors immediately when the bus stops
Increased passenger walking speed from 1.2 m/s to 1.4 m/s for smoother flow
Reworked ABS audio with more realistic tire and valve sounds
Improved crash sound effects for more impactful feedback
Added new ticket tearing sound
Reduced mirror overexposure in certain situations (still being optimized)
Fixed crash related to tree material issue
Adjusted emergency vehicle blue lights

UPDATE / CHANGELOG (13.04.2026):
Improved curbstone and road interaction sounds with more realistic rattling effects when driving over potholes and curbs
Increased passenger density slightly for more realistic bus occupancy
Reduced engine and gearbox noise volume for a more balanced interior sound experience
Added realistic confirmation beep for card payment interactions
Reduced size of manhole covers to make them less visually intrusive and improve driving realism
Minor lighting adjustments and refinements

UPDATE / CHANGELOG: (10.04.2026)
Improved night lighting by adjusting street lights for a more realistic look
Reduced overexposure on trees and vegetation, especially during nighttime
General refinements to the overall lighting system
Added a new cloud formation that was previously unused in the weather system

This small mod improves several visual and gameplay aspects to make the overall experience feel more natural and immersive.

Key Improvements:
Balanced Lighting
Recalibrated day and night lighting to prevent overexposure while keeping darker areas readable without looking washed out
Improved Night Lighting
Street lights have been adjusted to create a more believable nighttime atmosphere with better light distribution
Refined Environment Details
Subtle adjustments to tree textures for a more natural and cohesive look
Smoother Road Physics
Lowered manhole covers so they are no longer raised above the asphalt, preventing unrealistic jumps when driving over them
Authentic Experience
Enhanced realism while preserving the original style and feel of the game

Recommended Look Configuration
For the most realistic results, I recommend using the following values in your game settings under the “Look” tab:

Gamma: 2.200
Contrast: 1.100
Bloom: 0.35
Lens Flares: 0.250

The Bus Version: 1.1.96961

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This post was updated on 21 August 2026 22:49.