The teams at Weltenbauer and Astragon Entertainment continue to release new content for Construction Simulator. A paid DLC featuring six different machines from the Swedish road construction equipment manufacturer Dynapac has been released. Year 2 Season Pass holders get free access to this content. You can now use Dynapac-branded machines, including asphalt pavers, rollers, and asphalt levelers, in your construction projects. The recommended retail price for the DLC is 9.99 EUR / 9.99 USD, and it can be purchased from digital stores for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

With the Construction Simulator – Dynapac Pack , road construction fans get access to 6 new machines from the esteemed global manufacturer Dynapac. Here is an overview of the construction machines included:

• Dynapac CC1400 Vl (Asphalt Compactor):

  One of the smallest and most agile asphalt compactors of the game. This double drum vibratory roller is able to tackle every job with precision and maximum control.

• Dynapac CC4200 Vl (Asphalt Compactor):

  A double drum vibratory roller which is delivering an outstanding compaction power and consistency. It’s the perfect choice for achieving a smooth and durable finish on your roadways!

• Dynapac CA3500D SEISMIC (Soil Compactor):

  Engineered for tough terrain, this soil compactor delivers superior compaction for rock-solid foundations!

• Dynapac F1250CS PLUS (Asphalt Paver):

  The ultimate solution for achieving exceptional paving results. Designed for versatility and efficiency, the F1250CS PLUS compact paver is the go-to choice for urban paving projects, combining performance with ease of use for a superior paving experience.

• Dynapac SD2500W (Asphalt Paver):

  This powerful wheeled paver offers high transport speed, excellent traction and outstanding paving quality. The perfect machine when it comes to flexibility and quality in road construction.

• Dynapac F80W (Asphalt Paver):

  The smallest and most agile asphalt paver in the game so far. Perfect for tight urban environments, this mini paver brings precision and efficiency to your paving projects!

Official Release Trailer

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Duesseldorf, January 13, 2022 – astragon Entertainment GmbH is pleased to announce that Team17Group plc, a global games label, creative partner and developer of independent (“indie”) premium video games and publisher, creative partner and developer of educational entertainment (“edutainment”) apps for children, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire astragon Entertainment GmbH for an initial cash consideration payable of €[75] million (£[63] million), with a further consideration of up to €[25] million (£[20] million).

Acquisition rationale & highlights

The Acquisition of astragon is in line with the Group’s existing growth strategy and, in the opinion of the directors of the Company, is expected to bring a number of benefits to the Group, including:

•    Enables Team17 to enter a new and complementary simulation game category, further strengthening Team17’s position as a provider of games entertainment to a broader audience.

•    Brings a strong back catalogue of evergreen owned franchises and IP with more than 20 games developed over the last 10 years and a solid pipeline of products in development.

•    Supported by Team17’s strategic partnerships, combined with consistent growth and commercialisation experience, astragon has the potential to build on its existing foundations and accelerate its current growth trajectory to achieve its ambition to become the global number one simulation portfolio brand for gaming.

•    The Acquisition accelerates Team17’s entry into content offering to consumers in the high-quality simulation space which the Group believes the demand for this kind of non-violent and cooperative entertainment games has accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

•    The Acquisition brings a specialist talented team to Team17, who will continue to operate and function as an independent vertical within the enlarged Group whilst also delivering cross collaboration opportunities given the core focus on creating and publishing games within their respective genre/fields.

•    The combination of both Team17 and astragon creates exciting commercial opportunities with a number of brands from other industries and media partners.

•    astragon is profitable and has demonstrated consistent profit growth of 45% EBITDA CAGR from 2017A – 2020A driven by strong organic revenue growth of 18% CAGR from 2017A – 2020A, which was generated from diversified revenue streams from its expertise in development, publishing and licensing. Audited results show astragon generated c. €26 million of revenue and €5.7 million of EBITDA for the year ended 31 December 2020 and had audited net assets of approximately €13.8 million as at 31 December 2020.

Julia Pfiffer and Tim Schmitz, CEOs of astragon Entertainment GmbH, commented:

“Team17 is the perfect home for astragon Entertainment GmbH as we enter into this exciting new chapter. From the first day we felt that Team17 shares the same vision for our games and understands our target group. Our goal is to become the number one brand in the field of ‘working’ simulation games. Collaborating with Team17 will enable and help astragon  to evolve and focus on this strategy. We look forward to the possibilities that are opened up by working with what we believe to be a great partner to deliver our ambitions.”

Debbie Bestwick MBE, CEO of Team17, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome the astragon team into Team17, and believe we are joining forces with one of the leading experts in the simulation games space. They have decades of game creation and publishing experience, have built an outstanding and highly devoted community and have developed an outstanding portfolio of owned IP across this genre.“

“At Team17, we have always strived to build, develop and publish great content for the widest audience possible.  With the addition of StoryToys and the expansion of our Games Label, which includes the recently acquired USA based ‘The Label’ and now astragon, we have significantly expanded Team17’s appeal to the widest ever cross section of gamers, spanning multiple genres and age groups.”

“We look forward to working closely with astragon’s joint CEOs Julia and Tim and their whole team who share our ambitions to grow their own IP titles on the path to developing a leading global simulation portfolio brand as part of the Team17 family.”

Source: astragon

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With Bus Simulator 21, bus and simulation fans can look forward to the largest bus fleet in the history of the popular Bus Simulator game series! astragon Entertainment and stillalive studios are happy to announce that players will be able to choose from a diverse selection of 30 officially licensed buses by 10 world-famous brands and manufacturers!

The official Bus Simulator 21 – Brands Showcase Trailer is available here:

Bus Simulator 21

• 10 world-famous brands: Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Scania, BYD, Alexander Dennis, Blue Bird, Grande West, Setra, IVECO BUS and MAN
• 30 officially licensed bus models – incl. city buses, articulated buses, electric buses and a double decker
• Two huge maps – US and European setting
• Numerous new, revised and extended features
• Improved open world approach
• Co-op multiplayer mode
• Bus Simulator 21 will be released on September 07, 2021 for PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One and also be playable on the new console generation

On two huge maps, Bus Simulator 21 offers players the opportunity to set up their own bus company either in the metropolis “Angel Shores”, which is inspired by a large US city, or in the fictional European city “Seaside Valley”. Whether alone in single player mode or together with friends in the cooperative multiplayer mode, players will get the opportunity to prove their skills as a bus driver and lead their company to success.

During the course of the game, players can choose from a total of 30 officially licensed bus models by 10 world-famous brands – including city buses, articulated buses, electric buses and a double-decker.

Overview of the included brands and bus models:

Alexander Dennis Ltd.:

• Enviro200 (city bus)
• Enviro500 (double decker)

Blue Bird:

• SIGMA 12m (city bus)

BYD:

• BYD eBus 12m (electric bus)
• BYD eBus 18m (articulated electric bus)

IVECO BUS:

• IVECO BUS Urbanway 12m (city bus)
• IVECO BUS Urbanway 18m (articulated bus)

Grande West:

• Vicinity 30ft (city bus)
• Vicinity 35ft CNG (city bus)

MAN:

• Lion’s City (city bus)
• Lion’s City CNG (articulated bus)
• Lion’s City city bus (city bus)
• Lion’s City G (articulated bus)
• Lion’s City L (city bus)
• Lion’s City M (city bus)
• Lion’s City 18 (articulated bus)

Mercedes-Benz:

• Citaro (city bus)
• Citaro K (city bus)
• Citaro G (articulated bus)
• CapaCity (articulated bus)
• CapaCity L (articulated bus)
• eCitaro (electric bus)
• eCitaro G (articulated electric bus)

Scania:

• Citywide LF 12m (electric bus)

Setra:

• Setra S 412 UL (interurban bus)
• Setra S 416 LE business (interurban bus)
• Setra S 417 UL business (interurban bus)
• Setra S 418 LE business (interurban bus)

Volvo:

• 7900 Electric
• 7900 Electric (articulated bus)

In addition to the large number of lovingly reproduced bus models, players can also look forward to numerous new and revised features, various options for customizing their buses, and an even more open-world approach with more freedom than ever before – making Bus Simulator 21 the most extensive bus driving experience in the history of the popular game series!

Bus Simulator 21 will be released on September 07, 2021 for 34.99 EUR / 34.99 USD / 29.99 GBP (RSP) on PC as well as for 49.99 EUR / 49.99 USD / 44.99 GBP (RSP) on PlayStation^®4 and Xbox One and will also be playable on the newest console generation.

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Let’s begin with the Scania Citywide LF 12m which is definitely the perfect fit for the streets of Angel Shores and Seaside Valley, our two maps in Bus Simulator 21. Silent, effortless, emissionfree – can it get any greater?

Oh yes, it can! In addition, the Scania Citywide 14,8m will also be part of Bus Simulator 21! It will be added to the game for free (yes, FREE!) as part of the Day One Patch on all platforms. Make sure to download the Day One Patch right at launch to enjoy this beauty of a bus!

Bus Simulator 21 – Scania Trailer:

Steam

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