The real-world Volvo 8700 was launched in the mid-2000s as a successor to the popular Volvo B10 series. The "Link" designation refers to its primary purpose: regional traffic. It is a low-entry bus (low floor only at the front doors) designed for high-capacity commuter routes that mix city streets with highway sections.
In OMSI 2, the Volvo 8700 Link mod recreates this experience with stunning detail. You are not driving a standard city bus with a top speed of 80 km/h. You are commanding a 12- or 13-meter intercity machine capable of cruising at 100 km/h, complete with coach-style seating, a luggage compartment, and a powerful D9B or D12 engine.
One reason the OMSI 2 community loves the Volvo 8700 Link is the sheer number of repaints. You can find skin packs for: omsi 2 volvo 8700 link
To install a repaint:
Pro tip: Use Paint.NET or GIMP with the DDS plugin to create your own livery. The 8700 template is relatively flat, making it beginner-friendly. The real-world Volvo 8700 was launched in the
OMSI 2 is a PC bus simulator that supports community-created vehicle mods. The Volvo 8700 is a real-world intercity/urban bus platform produced by Volvo Buses; the "Link" variant references an articulated/low-entry configuration adapted for high-capacity services. This paper analyzes a community mod of the Volvo 8700 Link and its role in improving realism and variety within OMSI 2.
Scouring the OMSI forums (Marcels OMSI-Forum, Steam Community Hub), the consensus is overwhelmingly positive. To install a repaint:
"The best intercity bus for OMSI. Period. The sound of the D9B climbing a hill at 1700rpm is pure magic." – OmsiDriver99
"I only drive the 8700 Link on Ruhrau. It’s the only bus that feels stable at 100km/h. City buses wobble too much." – BusSimAddict
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