- [Update 1.0.0.780] Game Performance Optimization - 2 September 2026
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.
- [Update 1.0.0.777] Ship Modification System Now Live - 24 August 2026
Ahoy 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, Ship Maintenance Cost, and Docking Time.Every upgrade comes with a trade-off, however—higher costs and compromises between different attributes.1. Available Upgrades1) EngineHigh-Speed Engine: Speed +20%, Fuel Consumption +30%Fuel-Saving Turbo: Fuel Consumption -15%, Speed -10%Dual-Fuel Engine: Impact of Fuel Price fluctuations reduced by 50%2) Cargo HoldRefrigerated Cargo Hold: Food Shipping Fees +40%, Capacity -15%Extended Deck: Capacity +15%, can only berth at Deep-Water Berths3) HullReinforced Hull: Ship Maintenance Cost -10%, Speed -5%Low-Drag Coating: Speed +8%, Ship Maintenance Cost +10%4) OperationsAutomated Cargo Handling System: Docking Time…
- [Update 1.0.0.772] Major Upgrade to the Port Upgrade System - 13 August 2026
Captains: 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 selection, and competition. Different upgrades will not only affect your fleet efficiency, but also change how other players and AI companies use public ports. Below you'll find information on how the Port Upgrade System works▎ How It WorksEach port has 3 upgrade slots. Once an upgrade is purchased, it remains permanently active with no ongoing maintenance cost.Some upgrades are mutually exclusive, so limited slots will force you to make choices.If you want to change your strategy, you can reset a selected slot by paying 50% of that upgrade's investment cost.Upgrades at public ports take effect for all players and AI companies.In other words, the advantages yo…
- [Update 1.0.0.767] Build Your Own Fleet! The Ship Model System Is Now Available - 4 August 2026
Captains, 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 manage fleets: you can now shape their appearance yourself. The new model adjustment feature lets you freely change the size of ship models. With MOD model replacement, you can also import your own designs and bring a truly unique fleet to your ports and seas. We look forward to seeing the incredible ship designs you create! Core Update: Ship Model System Now Available To Customize The new in-game ship model adjustment feature is now available! You can now manually adjust the display scale of the current ship model from the Settings menu. From compact coastal vessels to massive ocean-going freighters, the scale is yours to customize. Your fleet. Your desi…
- Global Magnates - Soundtrack DLC Out Now! - 23 January 2026
This 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, from breezy bossa nova rhythms to calm long‑voyage ambience and warm retro island vibes.Track List Disc 1 - Bossa Nova Station (17 tracks)Anchored in Your MemoryBarco Com PressaBarco Sem PressaBeijos at Low TideBossa SerenadeContainers of CoffeeDriftwood DaydreamEating a TangerineLighthouse AheadLinha do HorizonteLuz do PortoNoite de Mar AbertoSailing for SaudadeSails Like SilkSaudade in Sao PauloSoft Rain on the SeaSultry Seas Disc 2 - Smooth Sailing Station (25 tracks)Alone on the BridgeCelebration at SeaCounting ContainersCustoms ClearanceElectrifying Car…
- Winter Sale + Update Announcement - 18 December 2025
Ahoy 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, and set routes around the globe from the comfort of your home? Global Magnates is now on sale during the Steam Winter Fest at 33% off!Along with the sale, we have some updates to the game and the store page. Community Items for Global MagnatesWe are happy to announce the release of Community Items for Global Magnates! As you play the game, you will earn Trading Cards, which can be used to craft exclusive Badges that detail your journey to become a Magnate. On top of that, you will be able to acquire brand new Emoticons and Backgrounds from the Steam Points Shop and use them to customize your profile! List of Community Items:6 Trading Cards5 Badges & 1 F…
- November 12 Patch Update - 12 November 2025
Fixed some minor issues.
- Aquila Interactive - Moderator Program, Apply Now! - 10 November 2025
Do 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 represent Aquila’s values to a global audience.We’re looking for trusted community members who will volunteer to help maintain our channels. We hope that’s you!Apply now: https://aquila.now/modapplicationThere is no time limit to apply, but we'll start picking moderators in the coming weeks.
- October 11 Patch Update - 11 October 2025
v1.0.0.730- 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 3 in-game years.
- October 9 Patch Update - 9 October 2025
v1.0.0.726Fixed two achievements that couldn't be completed: Centennial Company, Industrial Magnate
- September 29 Patch Update – Experience Optimizations - 29 September 2025
v1.0.0.725Fixed 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 the allocation to export warehouses to 0 in industry cargo distribution would stop production.Fixed an issue where industry warehouse values could become negative.Fixed an issue where events to purchase tech points could still trigger after all technologies had been researched.Optimized extra memory overhead.
- September 28 Patch Update – Sandbox Crash Fix - 28 September 2025
(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 that could occur during longer play sessions when there are many rival companies. (Note: Existing saved games in Sandbox Mode where this bug was previously encountered may still crash for now. Our dev team is working hard on a permanent fix.)
- Future Update Roadmap Announced! - 27 September 2025
Now 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 🌍
- September 26 Patch Update – Crash Fixes - 26 September 2025
(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 new version supports 2.5K and 4K ultrawide resolutions (2560×1600, 5120×2160).
- September 25 Patch Update - 25 September 2025
Fixed 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 UI: Added hover tooltips to show full description text.Fixed an issue where limited-time port mission rewards displayed as 0.Minor bug fixes.
- September 24 Patch Update - 24 September 2025
Fixed some minor issues.
- Set Sail! 🚢 Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon is now available! - 23 September 2025
Global 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 - Build a shipping empire from the ground up.⚓ Sandbox Mode - Open up hundreds of ports around the world and experience trading on a global scale.⚓ Workshop Support – Share your unique nautical chart of the sea and your routes.⚓ Procedurally Generated Events – Capacity harvests, port strikes, ship spots...... Each playthrough has a different experience!Thank you to all the Magnates who have been with us throughout our voyage. It's you who has made our small freighter sail smoothly over the past two years! 🌍Now, set sail and conquer the world's oceans! 🌊
- Release Date: Global Magnates sets sail on September 23rd! - 6 September 2025
First 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 2025, on Steam!A 3D global map that allows you to intuitively experience the maritime voyages of your fleet.Start from a small boat, build your global shipping hegemony, command your fleet, and drive the economic development of ports worldwide.Combine various types of ships and experience the fun of transportation.The tides can change for or against with multiple random events enriching the gameplay experience.Including a sandbox mode, with over a hundred global ports open for free explorationAdd the game to your Steam Wishlist now⭐During the launch week, there will be event-time-limited discounts!
- Global Magnates - Gleam Competition - 3 September 2025
We'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 kick off the celebration nice and early with some giveaways!!To enter, head over to: https://aquila.now/GMCompThe more you enter, the greater chance you have of 🏆winning🏆.We have a great selection of prizes to be won by three lucky individuals: First PrizeGlobal Magnates T-Shirt, Bucket Hat & MagnetsFree Game Key on ReleaseCORSAIR 4 in 1 Gaming Bundle - 2024 EditionStream Deck - OG 15-Key Control PadLEGO Creator Expert: Maersk Line Container Ship (10155)Second PrizeGlobal Magnates T-Shirt, Bucket Hat & MagnetsFree Game Key on ReleaseCORSAIR 4 in 1 Gaming Bundle - 2024 EditionThird PrizeGlobal Magnates T-Shirt, Bucket Hat & MagnetsFree Game Key on Rel…
- 🚢Global Magnates - Demo Update Announcement - 29 July 2025
First 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 includes numerous new features and improvements, which we've been able to make thanks to your support.What We've UpdatedAutomatic Upgrading of PortsPorts will now be able to automatically upgrade after reaching a certain amount of 'Capital Pool'. When an industry receives a supply of sufficient raw materials, it gradually builds up its Capital Pool. Once full, the industry will automatically upgrade. This change addresses several late-game issues, such as limited goods output when players don’t expand through acquisitions.New "Industrial Demand" DisplayThe new "Industrial Demand" display panel allows you to check which goods are in demand and being e…
