[i][b][u]Note:[/u][/b] Here we go again! After some minor start difficulties, we have just re-released our latest update as well as the performance-optimized test version of Bus Simulator 16 in the special performance branch here on Steam again. If you would like to test our performance optimized test version extensively and give us feedback, this would be great! At this point once again a big thank you for your patience and support! [/i] Dear community, today we are happy to announce that we have prepared an additional performance optimized version of Bus Simulator 16 in a separate download branch here on Steam. In terms of content this version is identical to the standard version of the game, but should contain a noticeable performance increase for numerous computer configurations. The performance patch is in a beta stadium and should be tested by you. Please note that the patch is intended to collect performance data. We use the data to compare the results between this and the standard version of the game. So it would be great if you will support us and test the performance patch. You will always be able to change back to the standard edition if you like to. [b][u]How to download and install the new test of the performance branch:[/u][/b] For all who want to test the new version in the test branch here on Steam, please follow these steps: Right-click "Bus Simulator 16" in your Steam Library -> "Properties" -> "Beta" -> select "performance_branch" The new version will now be downloaded and installed automatically. (May requires a Steam restart to trigger the download.) [i]Note: After a short time playing, the new test version will ask you for a short feedback. If you will tell us at this point, how far the performance of the optimized test version has changed compared to the standard version, this would be great. Of course the data will be provided to us completely anonymous and confidential and will be used for evaluation purposes only.[/i] [b][u]How to switch back to the standard version of Bus Simulator 16:[/u][/b] To switch back to the current standard version of Bus Simulator 16, simply follow these steps: Right-click "Bus Simulator 16" in your Steam Library -> "Properties" -> "Beta" -> select "NONE – Opt out of all beta programs" The current standard version of Bus Simulator 16 will now be downloaded and installed automatically. (May requires a Steam restart to trigger the download.) [b][u]Patchnotes:[/u][/b] Next to the performance tweaks in our experimental test version, we have also prepared some game improvements for the standard version of Bus Simulator 16: [list] [*] Fixed occassional erroneous camera transition when starting a drive. [*] Fixed loading bar jumping from completely filled to empty when loading starts [*] Several small bug fixes [/list] For feedback regarding the Performance Branch version please visit our "Feedback Performance Branch Version" forum here on Steam: http://steamcommunity.com/app/324310/discussions/4/ Thanks for your support! Your Bus Simulator 16 team