Better Light & Immersion (V2.0)
VERSION COMPATIBILITY: 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 (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
