Steam app 2644590 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 22:48 UTC
Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon is a simulation game where you take on the role of a shipping entrepreneur. Carefully plan shipping routes, balance supply and demand across ports, and maximize profits to fuel your expansion. Build a worldwide network and rise as the definitive global magnate.
233 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
13 months, September 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
26 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 145 hourly samples from 14 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
11 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon was released on 23 Sep, 2025.
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26 achievements in total.
30 developer announcements, May 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
Ahoy captains,Version 1.0.0.780 is now live! You can check out the contents of this small update below:Optimized game performance to reduce stuttering caused by too many ships in the late game.
Patch notesAhoy Captains!You can now customize your cargo ships!Today's update introduces the all-new Ship Modification System. Each cargo ship can equip different types of upgrades, providing additional effects to Speed, Fuel Consumption, Capacity…
Kun WorksCaptains: Update 1.0.0.772 is here - and the upgraded Port Upgrade System is now live!This means that the Port Upgrade System has received a major overhaul. This update strengthens the strategic links between port investment, ship…
Kun WorksCaptains, thank you for your patience! Version 1.0.0.767 is now live! This update marks an important milestone—the ship model system is now officially available for you to customize and mod! From today onward, captains can do more than…
Kun WorksThis DLC brings a collection of 57 original tracks, featuring maritime music from the three different discs:Disc 1 - Bossa Nova StationDisc 2 - Smooth Sailing StationDisc 3 - Vintage Aloha StationEach offering its own distinct atmosphere…
StephenBAhoy Magnates, Winter can be a treacherous time at sea. Cold winds, frozen passages, and dark nights make simple journeys tougher to navigate. Instead of breaking ❄️ice❄️ off of the hull, why not grab Global Magnates whilst it's on sale…
StephenBFixed some minor issues.
Patch notesDo you, yes YOU 🫵 have what it takes to be a moderator?As a moderator, you’ll play a vital role in shaping a welcoming, positive, and engaging environment for our players. You’ll help bridge the gap between the community and proudly…
StephenBv1.0.0.730- Fixed an issue where excessive in-game years could cause save files to overload and freeze when loading.- Performance optimization: limited the number of in-game messages — up to 100 in total, with a maximum retention period of…
Patch notesv1.0.0.726Fixed two achievements that couldn't be completed: Centennial Company, Industrial Magnate
Patch notesv1.0.0.725Fixed an issue where ship names still displayed as the base version after researching upgraded ships.Fixed an issue where the purchase button could not be clicked after triggering an industry auction.Fixed an issue where setting…
Patch notes(ver 1.0.0.724)Modified mission display to provide clearer objectives in Campaign Mode, with the option to skip certain missions.Added active industry acquisitions to improve parts of the gameplay experience.Fixed a crash in Sandbox Mode…
Patch notesNow that we've christened 🍾🚢 our launch, we wanted to share with you the plans of our future route!Expansions, a modding toolkit, multimodal transport, and much more are on the horizon for Global Magnates.Stay tuned, Magnates 🌍
Kun Works(ver 1.0.0.716)1. Fixed an issue where abnormal memory growth could cause the game to freeze.2. Added new localization languages: Russian, French.3. Corrected localization errors: wrong quest descriptions, non-clickable link texts.4. The…
Kun WorksFixed an issue in the Spanish language where tech values were abnormal, causing ship prices and build times to be 0 after research.Fixed an issue where canceling a ship in the shipyard could also cancel one already under construction.Tech…
Patch notesFixed some minor issues.
Patch notesGlobal Magnates: Shipping Tycoon, the maritime simulation game, placing you at the head of a fledgling shipping empire with a new technology, the shipping container, is live now! Become a Global Magnate and experience:⚓ Campaign Mode…
Kun WorksFirst of all, thank you for your support during our voyage to release. We're excited to announce that the maritime shipping business simulation game "Global Magnates" is officially scheduled to be released on Tuesday, the 23rd of September…
Kun WorksWe're excited to announce our very first Gleam competition to celebrate the soon-to-be-released maritime simulation game, Global Magnates! 🥳Yes, you read that correctly. We are planning to announce the release date soon, but we wanted to…
stephen.benedettiFirst of all, we'd like to thank all the players who took the time to provide invaluable feedback over the past couple of weeks.Thanks to that feedback, we're happy to announce that a major update to the Demo Version is live now!This update…
Patch notesAhoy Magnates!Welcome to the first Global Magnates Dev Diary!First of all, a massive thank you for the incredible support you have shown so far. From the thousands of you who wishlisted and played the demo, to all the detailed feedback you…
Guilherme Arten-MeyerHello, Magnates!Over the past week, we’ve continued to receive warm feedback, encouragement, and suggestions from you — your comments, reviews, and gameplay shares have truly touched us. We hope all magnates can continue enjoying the fun of…
SherryHello, Magnates!The Steam Next Fest has come to a successful close, and we’re incredibly grateful for the attention, feedback, and support you’ve given to Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon during this event. Your voices have been truly…
SherryThe (normally silent 😶) developer of Global Magnates is going live — and taking the wheel personally!Watch as they build a shipping empire from scratch: buying ships, optimizing trade routes, battling AI corporations, and trying to dominate…
KunHello Magnates!We’re excited to announce that Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon will be part of the Steam Next Fest from June 9 to June 16!To celebrate, we're inviting passionate strategy/simulation gamers to join our Creator Demo Video…
SherryHello Magnates! We’re excited to announce that Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon will be participating in the June edition of Steam Next Fest! To let you experience the thrill of global shipping management ahead of time, our brand new…
SherryHello Magnates! Since our demo launched on May 16, we've received tons of valuable feedback and suggestions — thank you all so much for playing and supporting us! As originally planned, the demo will go offline today at 10:00 UTC. We're…
SherryHello Magnates! We’ve made the following improvements and fixes in this Demo update: 1. Fixed a bug where players could not gain tech points when researching Level 1 technology during the tutorial. 2. Added the ability to exit the tutorial…
Patch notesHello Magnates! We are very excited to release the demo version of Global Magnates to you! We noticed that there is some difficulty in changing the language to English. Our developers should have a fix in place by tomorrow, but in the…
Aquila Interactive CommunityDear future shipping tycoons, welcome aboard! We are excited to announce that the first trial demo of Global Magnates is now officially live! The demo will be available until May 26. During this period, you are welcome to experience our…
SherryEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon - Soundtrack DLC | Windows | 23 Jan 2026 |
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