Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon

Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon is a maritime simulation game developed by Aquila Chengdu and published by Aquila Interactive. It was released on September 23, 2025, for PC via Steam, with no announced ports to other platforms. The game is set during the transformative 1960s, when the modern shipping container was first introduced, and tasks players with building their own shipping empire through careful planning and strategic decision-making.

In the game, players assume the role of a shipping entrepreneur, managing all aspects of their business from purchasing vessels and designing routes to balancing regional demand and responding to economic events. The management system includes ships, routes, ports, and resources, with a responsive economic system that reflects global and local trends. Players can choose between customizable cargo ships and efficient container vessels, optimizing each ship’s route and speed to maximize profits. As the business grows, they can expand their fleet, acquire key ports, invest in shipyards, and compete against AI-driven rivals through takeovers, acquisitions, or price wars.

Promotion for Global Magnates: Shipping Tycoon highlighted its depth as a maritime and economic simulator. The game is available in multiple languages, including English, Simplified Chinese, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese. It also supports features such as Steam Achievements, Steam Workshop, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. The Steam community hub serves as a platform for players to discuss strategies, share experiences, and stay updated on the latest developments, helping to build engagement and anticipation.

Reception has been mixed, with around 68% of the first 47 user reviews on Steam being positive. Players have praised the complexity of the global strategy and maritime management systems, appreciating the depth and challenge the game offers. At the same time, some players noted areas for improvement, such as interface polish and gameplay pacing, which contributed to the balanced overall reception. Despite this, the game has drawn attention for its ambitious approach to shipping simulation and its potential for future updates and enhancements.