Finally, there's another BETA update for Fernbus Coach Simulator for you! Apart from the upgrade to Unreal Engine 5, there are several improvements and reworks included like a new physics engine and a new sound backend.

For the full detailed list of changes, please, see the changelog below.
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Please create backup copies of your savegame files before switching to the BETA Update. Savegames may not be compatible with the new version of the game.
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ATTENTION: This is a BETA update. Technical problems, instability of the game as well as bugs during gameplay can be possible.

How to install the beta version of the update?
Quite easily:
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[*] In your Library, you click with the right mouse button on the entry of the "Fernbus Simulator"
[*] In the drop-menu, you click on the entry "Properties"
[*] In the window "Fernbus Simulator - Properties" you select the tab "BETAS"
[*] In the field "Select the beta you would like to opt into:" select the entry "beta-beta"
[*] Now you can close the window and the beta version of the update should download right away
[*] After downloading the update you can start Fernbus Simulator via the "PLAY" button
[*] In the main menu should now be the corresponding version number of the beta version of the update and you can test the update
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Changelog 1.30.57325 Beta

• Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5
• New physics engine
• Map DLC’s are now shown on the map
• DLC Vehicles can now be viewed when not owned
• Fixed BB40 doors not opening
• Fixed Bus spawning wrong in football DLC
• Updated map navigation UI
• New sound backend
• Telemetry additions
• Interactables now get highlighted
• DLC coaches added as AI vehicles
• Fixed crash at start town selection
• New main menu backgrounds
• Updated Flixbus coach painting
• Level Art Fixes
• Performance Optimizations**

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Changelog 1.30.59003 Beta

• Upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.1
• Fixed Wheels for Lion’s Coach 3rd Gen*
• Fixed OptiView for Lion’s Coach 3rd Gen*
• Fixed sound W906*
• Fixed crash sound when switching between vehicles*
• Fixed sunblind sound playing continuously*
• Fixed vehicle speeds on Highway*
• Fixed missing truck trailers*
• Level Art Fixes
• Performance Optimizations**

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Changelog 1.30.59783 Beta

• Fixed repaint colors. This will cause long load times on first start.*
• Fixed repaints not appearing on non player busses*
• Fixed distorted sound in MAN/Neoplan busses*
• Fixed wrong smartphone in soccer DLC*
• Fixed wheel control settings*
• Fixed display in W906 not updating*
• Fixed missing textures on various buildings*
• Fixed crash when entering AI vehicle*
• Fixed volume of DLC radio
• Fixed Line display activating automatically*
• Fixed cloud movement causing flickering shadows
• Removed FMOD sound engine
• Fixed loading of savegames*
• Level Art Fixes
• Performance Optimizations**

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Changelog 1.30.60209 Beta

• Fixed Passengers spawning below the ground*
• Fixed VDL Lifting functions*
• Fixed trucks slowing down in uphills*
• Fixed another crash when loading saved games*
• Fixed Football DLC target stop not appearing*
• Fixed Announcement Sounds*
• Fixed vehicle physics settings after reset
• Fixed strong reflection from some AI busses*
• Fixed AI tractor movement
• Level Art Fixes
• Performance Optimizations**

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Changelog 1.30.60431 Beta

• Improved performance for low Antialiasing Settings*
• DLC Preparations
• Level Art Fixes
• Performance Optimizations**

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Changelog 1.30.60557 Beta

• Fixed resolution scale setting*
• Reduced performance hitches
• Fixed Lights for Top Class*
• Fixed being unable to leave AI Vehicles*
• Fixed conflict in default keybinds*
• Level Art Fixes
• Performance Optimizations**

** Please, be aware that the impact of performance optimisations varies from system to system due to hardware configurations, installed software and other programs running in the background