Players are asking: Why can you preorder The Bus on Xbox but not on PS5?

Many players noticed it immediately: The Bus can already be preordered on Xbox, but not on PlayStation 5. At first glance this might look like platform favoritism. But the real explanation is far more practical. Why is there currently no PS5 preorder?

When the console release of The Bus was announced, many players expected preorder options on both major platforms. While Xbox users quickly gained access to digital preorders, PlayStation players did not see the same option appear.

This led to speculation about platform preference or unequal treatment. However, the real reason is much simpler. According to development information, the missing PS5 preorder is mainly the result of very tight release deadlines during the publishing process.

In short: there simply was not enough time to set up the preorder system for the PlayStation version before the release schedule.

This situation is not uncommon in the game industry. Each platform has its own certification process, store systems and publishing timelines. When schedules become tight, certain features – like preorders – may not be implemented equally across all platforms.

Importantly, this does not affect the actual release of the game. The Bus will still launch on PlayStation 5. The only difference is that players cannot reserve the game beforehand and will instead purchase it once it becomes available.

You could compare it to a bus schedule: the bus still arrives at the destination – but the boarding gate opens slightly later for one group of passengers.

Did you notice the missing PS5 preorder for The Bus? Do you play The Bus on PC or plan to switch to console? Will you buy The Bus on PS5?