Just before full release: Does The Bus have a real core community?

The full release of The Bus is approaching. But how large is its active community at the moment? Before reading on, how many total players – and how many daily active users – would you estimate?

As The Bus approaches its full release, player activity becomes an important indicator of long-term viability. Current data shows approximately 314,300 total players and around 359,800 owners.

The gap between owners and active players is typical for Early Access titles. More telling is the average daily concurrent player count, which stands at roughly 164. This indicates a consistent but relatively compact core audience.

For a specialized bus simulation, this reflects a stable niche presence rather than mass-market engagement. The key question is whether the upcoming full release will significantly expand this player base or maintain gradual growth.

How large would you have estimated the active community to be – and do you see these numbers as positive or still in need of improvement?