The City Transport Simulator 2026 Season Pass bundles all major downloadable content planned throughout 2026 into a single purchase. Priced at €64.99 ($64.99 USD on Steam), it provides automatic access to scheduled bus DLCs, historic and modern tram add-ons, the first real-world city expansion, and an exclusive bonus vehicle that cannot be purchased separately.
Purchasing the individual 2026 DLCs separately outside of promotional sales gives season pass holders an overall discount of €42.97 (roughly 40% in savings).
City Transport Simulator 2026 Season Pass Overview
The season pass launched alongside the base game on April 14, 2026, across PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. It covers the full 2026 release calendar developed by ViewApp.
| DLC Item | Release Window / Date | Included Vehicles & Content | Individual Standalone Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citybus C2 DLC | April 14, 2026 | 12m standard (2-door & 3-door), 18m articulated C2G (3-door & 4-door) | €24.99 / $24.99 |
| Citybus C2K | April 14, 2026 | 10.5m compact urban bus (Exclusive Season Pass Bonus) | Not sold separately |
| Tatra KT4D Tram DLC | June 30, 2026 (Q3) | Historic Frankfurt Tatra KT4D articulated tram with pedal control & double traction | €22.99 / $22.99 |
| Vienna Bus & Tram Expansion | October 13, 2026 (Q4) | Real-world Vienna map (Lines 35A, N35, 37, 38), Remise Gürtel depot, ULF A/B, Vienna-spec C2 Solo & Articulated | €49.99 / $49.99 |
| Flexity Graz Tram DLC | Q4 2026 | Alstom modern low-floor tram | To be announced |
Included Vehicles and Content Breakdown
Day-One Additions: Citybus C2 and Exclusive C2K
Available immediately upon acquiring the pass, the Citybus C2 pack introduces four standard production variants:
- 12-meter standard solo bus in 2-door and 3-door layouts.
- 18-meter articulated bus (C2G) in 3-door and 4-door configurations.
- Dedicated driver assistance systems, notably blind spot monitoring and traffic sign recognition.
In addition to the standalone package, season pass holders receive the Citybus C2K. This 10.5-meter short-wheelbase variant is reserved strictly as a season pass perk and is omitted from general store listings.
Q3 2026: Tatra KT4D Tram DLC
Released on June 30, 2026, the Tatra KT4D brings classic East German and Eastern European tram operations to the simulation. Modeled specifically after modernized Frankfurt units built between 1987 and 1990, the tram features:
- Unique foot pedal controls for acceleration and braking rather than conventional hand throttles.
- Distinct rotary door control switches and operational closing bells.
- Authentic double traction, where two linked KT4D units draw power entirely through the electrical coupling of the lead vehicle while operating with only the forward pantograph raised.
Q4 2026: Map DLC Vienna Bus & Tram
The Vienna expansion marks the sim's transition from the fictional southern German city of Tramau to a 1:1 real-world recreation. Replicating over 1,000 authentic buildings and urban landmarks, the DLC contains:
- Tram Line 37: Schottentor to Hohe Warte via a single-track terminal loop.
- Tram Line 38: Schottentor to Grinzing, traveling past the Votive Church, the Josefinum, and suburban Heuriger wine taverns, featuring an underground turning loop at Schottentor.
- Bus Line 35A & Night Line N35: Connecting Spittelau to Salmannsdorf, navigating narrow suburban curves, city rail arches under the U6 line, and tight turnaround loops.
- Remise Gürtel: A full-scale recreation of Vienna's iconic tram depot facility.
- Vienna Fleet: First-generation ULF A (short) and ULF B (long) low-floor trams featuring authentic rectangular lighting, non-air-conditioned sliding window vents, and custom interior fixtures, alongside Wiener Linien-spec C2 solo and articulated buses equipped with custom angled electric sliding doors and authentic IBIS hardware.
Due to the constraints of real-world licensing and spatial road design, custom route creation is disabled on the Vienna map; players are restricted to running authentic timetables on the official lines.
Q4 2026: Flexity Graz Tram DLC
Scheduled for late 2026, this add-on integrates Alstom's modern low-floor tram, the Flexity Graz, expanding the game's Austrian transit roster alongside the Vienna rollout.
What Is Not Included in the Season Pass
The Season Pass only includes DLCs scheduled within the 2026 calendar cycle. Older legacy content, standalone add-ons released outside the 2026 roadmap, and standalone cosmetic packs must be bought independently. Items not included in the season pass encompass:
- MAN New Lion's City bus DLC (€24.99 / $24.99)
- MAN Lion's City A26 & A47 pack (€8.99 / $8.99)
- Depot + Southern Route map expansion (€19.99 / $19.99)
- Standalone trams: Flexity Vienna, StadtRegioTram, E1 Vienna, GT8N Mannheim, and GT6 (€17.99 / $17.99 each)
- Cosmetic DLCs such as the Basel Style livery (€0.99)
Players looking to acquire older vehicle content alongside the 2026 pass must rely on separate bundle configurations, such as the Expert Edition or individual store discounts.
Evaluating Season Pass Value vs. Standalone Purchases
Player feedback regarding the pricing of City Transport Simulator 2026 expansions has been mixed across the Steam community forums. When bought individually, standalone prices can be steep: the Vienna Expansion alone retails at €49.99 (accounted by the developer as roughly €30 for the city environment and €20 for the vehicle set), while individual tram and bus packs range between €22.99 and €24.99.
Purchasing just the Tatra KT4D and the Vienna Expansion together costs more than the whole Season Pass, which retails at €64.99. For drivers intending to play Vienna and at least one other 2026 vehicle pack, obtaining the Season Pass yields immediate cost efficiency, while also unlocking the exclusive C2K bus and the upcoming Flexity Graz at no additional charge. However, players who focus strictly on bus routes or exclusively on trams may find individual discounted sales more suitable if they wish to bypass content outside their preferred vehicle class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Season Pass include the base game?
No. The Season Pass is an add-on bundle requiring ownership of the base game, City Transport Simulator 2026 - Bus & Tram. New players can opt for all-in-one editions such as the Vienna Edition (€69.99), though that edition includes only the base game and the Vienna DLC rather than the entire Season Pass.
Can the Citybus C2K be bought separately?
No. Official store announcements confirm that the 10.5-meter Citybus C2K is an exclusive bonus vehicle strictly locked to Season Pass owners.
Are older DLCs from the previous City Transport Simulator upgraded for free?
Yes. Official developer updates verify that existing owners of the original City Transport Simulator received the base CTS 2026 upgrade at no charge, with previously owned compatible DLCs ported into the new edition automatically. However, 2026 content—such as the Tatra KT4D and the Vienna expansion—still requires purchasing the individual DLCs or the Season Pass.
