FAQ
Do I need an account?+
Yes. A free Projekt Bremen account is enough to play: it gives you BusdriverMP Free, multiplayer with radio. The full access with singleplayer, Company, rankings and levels comes with the purchase.
I paid – where is my access?+
Sign in to BusdriverMP once more. The key is fetched at sign-in rather than polled, so if the launcher was open while you bought, you will only see it after signing in again. With direct debit and bank transfer the payment takes a few days to confirm; after that it happens automatically. If access still does not appear, ask on Discord.
Do I need Patreon to buy?+
Patreon is needed for paying by PayPal, because the current payment provider does not support it. If you have Patreon, sign in to the launcher and connect your Patreon account — your key is then assigned automatically. Once assigned, a Patreon key stays yours even if the membership becomes inactive.
What does the Projekt Bremen launcher do?+
It installs BusdriverMP, keeps it updated automatically and brings news and downloads along. The game is started from the launcher.
Do I need my own copy of OMSI 2?+
Yes. BusdriverMP is an add-on, not a replacement — every player needs OMSI 2 installed (Steam or retail).
Does BusdriverMP work with openOMSI or neoOMSI?+
Yes, with both. In the launcher pick „openOMSI“ or „neoOMSI“ under Options › Driving › Game: singleplayer and Company then start that game, once connected you show up on the live map and in the control room, and you see the other players' buses in the game. Players with OMSI 2, openOMSI and neoOMSI see each other and drive together. Both need an installed OMSI 2 and are still young – expect bugs.
How do I play BusdriverMP with openOMSI or neoOMSI?+
In the launcher pick „openOMSI“ or „neoOMSI“ under Options › Driving › Game and enter the path to openomsi.exe or neoomsi.exe. Then click „Connect“ on the BusdriverMP page or start a drive from singleplayer or Company – the game starts with other players. With neoOMSI, the switch „Host my next drive“ under „Multiplayer“ in its start menu has to be on; neoOMSI remembers it. A video in the manual shows it step by step.
Do players with OMSI 2, openOMSI and neoOMSI see each other?+
Yes. Everyone connected to BusdriverMP who drives the same map in the same session sees the others in the game and on the live map and hears them on the radio – whether OMSI 2, openOMSI or neoOMSI. The name tag shows which game another player drives.
I am connected, but nobody sees me.+
Usually OMSI 2 and BusdriverMP are running with different privileges. The client does attach, but it is not allowed to read OMSI's memory — so it has no position to send. Start both the same way, easiest both without administrator: for omsi.exe and for the launcher, under Properties › Compatibility, clear “Run this program as an administrator”.
How does the radio work?+
It is built into BusdriverMP — no extra program needed. Hold the talk key (default: F8) and everyone driving the same map in the same session hears you, whatever the distance. Dispatch is called by fleet number from the radio window (F6) and answers everyone on its map.
Which buses are supported?+
The current list is on the bus page - it shows what is transmitted for each vehicle.
How many players fit in one session?+
Up to 20 players per map and session. If a 21st joins, the server automatically opens another session on the same map for them.
Does every map work?+
Yes, every map is playable — vehicle positions are synchronised. All drivers just need the same map version. Organised service takes place in Bremen.
Does BusdriverMP cost anything?+
Not to drive along: the free account gives you BusdriverMP Free – multiplayer with radio, also together with openOMSI and neoOMSI. The full access costs a one-off €9.95 and adds singleplayer, BusdriverMP: Company, rankings and levels. No subscription, nothing to renew. Alternatively, a Patreon membership from the "BusdriverMP" tier upwards brings permanent full access.