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Content notice: Global Protocol: New World Order is a grand strategy game that depicts modern geopolitical conflict, including warfare, military operations, nuclear weapons strategy, economic sanctions, and espionage. All content is presented at a strategic map level using unit icons, province overlays, and statistical readouts; there is no graphic violence, gore, blood, dismemberment, sexual content, nudity, or disturbing imagery. Nuclear strikes are represented by map effects and statistical consequences, not graphic depictions. The game involves themes of war, occupation, regime change, and global power competition in a political/strategic context appropriate for a general audience.
Mostly Positive — 79% positive (91 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Command any of 261 real-world countries in this 2026 grand strategy game. Build your economy, lead armies, and navigate deep diplomacy. Features built-in modding support and 12 supported languages. Shape the global order through espionage, nuclear deterrence, and AI-driven geopolitics.
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Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access · 2026 · More £15 - £30 games
About this game
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Global Protocol: New World Order is a data-driven grand strategy game set in the real world of 2026. Play as any of 261 playable countries — from global superpowers to developing states — and navigate the complex web of modern geopolitics, economics, warfare, and diplomacy.
Every country starts with real-world data: GDP, population, military strength, alliances, resources, and political systems. What happens next is up to you.
Every Nation, Your Way
Choose from 261 playable countries, each rated on a 5-star difficulty scale. Lead the United States and maintain global hegemony, guide Brazil through economic transformation, or take on the ultimate challenge with a fragile state fighting for survival. Over 4,600 provinces cover the entire world — every region matters.
Deep Strategic Systems
- Economy — Manage GDP growth, inflation, trade agreements, resource extraction, budgets, and construction. Build 69 different building types across economic, military, infrastructure, research, social, defense, and intelligence categories.
- Military — Command 17 unit types across land, sea, and air. Assemble armies, deploy fleets, launch air missions, manage logistics, and fight wars of attrition or lightning strikes.
- Technology — Research 53 technologies across Military, Civilian, and Space branches. Unlock new capabilities, improve your economy, and gain strategic advantages.
- Espionage — Build intelligence agencies, run covert operations, steal technology, sabotage rivals, and protect your own secrets. Real-world agencies like the CIA, MI6, FSB, and Mossad each bring unique advantages.
Shape the Global Order
Diplomacy goes far beyond simple alliances. Negotiate trade deals, impose multilateral sanctions through the UN Security Council, form and break military pacts like NATO or the Shanghai Pact, join economic blocs, and compete for prestige on the world stage. The G7, G20, and UNSC are active bodies whose decisions reshape the global balance of power.
A Living World
Each country is governed by its own AI personality — aggressive, cautious, opportunistic, or isolationist. 68 scripted events draw from real-world 2026 flashpoints, while procedural events react to your decisions. Alliance betrayals, economic crises, border disputes, and regime changes unfold dynamically. Every action has consequences that ripple across the globe.
Command Your Forces
Deploy infantry, armor, artillery, fighters, bombers, helicopters, destroyers, submarines, and carriers across a detailed world map. Establish air superiority, blockade enemy ports, transport armies across oceans, and manage the fuel and manpower that keep your war machine running. Fog of war ensures that intelligence is as valuable as firepower.
Nuclear Deterrence
The DEFCON system tracks global nuclear tension across 5 escalation levels. Nine nuclear-armed nations possess ICBMs, SLBMs, cruise missiles, tactical warheads, and hypersonic weapons. Launch a first strike — or hold your arsenal as the ultimate deterrent. Mutual Assured Destruction is not just a theory; it is a game mechanic.
Victory on Your Terms
Pursue one of 5 victory conditions:
- Military Hegemony — Dominate through territorial control and unchallenged military power
- Economic Dominance — Build the world's largest economy with unrivaled trade networks
- Diplomatic Victory — Win global support through prestige, alliances, and UN influence
- Tech Supremacy — Lead the world in research and technological advancement
- UN Mandate — Shape international law through decades of diplomatic leadership
Built for Modding
Global Protocol was built from the ground up to be modular. Customize your experience or create entirely new scenarios with built-in modding support. Modify country data, tech trees, units, and events to shape your own version of the New World Order.
Global Accessibility
Strategize in your native tongue with full interface support for 12 languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.
Key Features
- 261 playable countries with real-world 2026 data
- 4,600+ provinces covering every region on Earth
- 17 military unit types across land, sea, and air forces
- 69 building types in 7 categories
- 53 technologies across 3 research branches
- 22 major alliances and treaties including NATO, EU, ASEAN, African Union, BRICS+, G7, G20, and more
- Built-in Modding Support for custom scenarios and data
- 12 Supported Languages for a truly global experience
- DEFCON nuclear system with 5 missile types and MAD mechanics
- Real intelligence agencies and covert espionage operations
- 68 scripted events based on 2026 geopolitical flashpoints
- 5 victory conditions plus unlimited sandbox play
- AI-driven nations with distinct personalities and strategic goals
- UN Security Council, G7, G20, and international organizations
- Save/Load system with quick save support
- 7 map modes — Political, Terrain, Economic, Military, Diplomatic, Nuclear
- High performance — Built on Unity DOTS/ECS for smooth gameplay
Development Roadmap
We are committed to long-term development and transparency. Follow our progress, see what we're currently building, and track upcoming features on our live public roadmap:
Check our website for the full development roadmap.Our roadmap includes upcoming overhauls for the UN Security Council, Global Supply Chain simulations, Naval Carrier Groups, and much more.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD Phenom II X4 940
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M / Intel HD 4000 (Integrated)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse required
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-9700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 6 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD recommended for faster load times
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
OOO - Update Timeline and Scope
Hi everyone,I wanted to keep you all in the loop regarding our update schedule. I will be away on vacation for the next 10 days, so here is what you can expect:Before leaving, I spent time organizing and prioritizing the issue tracker based on all your feedback. I now have a clear roadmap and plan to tackle these fixes before moving on to new features. It’s a substantial list, and I know everyone is looking forward to different improvements, so I will be focusing on the most critical and impactful areas first.Realistically, this means you can expect the next update in about 11 to 14 days.For those waiting on the demo: we ran into a slight delay with the Steam review timeline, so it couldn't go live before my departure. It should be fully reviewed and ready to launch shortly after I return.Thank you so much for your patience and ongoing feedback! I'll still be checking Steam discussions and Discord periodically, so feel free to keep sharing bug reports, questions, and feature requests.Thanks again, and talk to you soon!Read full article on Community Announcements (ozankanik)Patch NotesOfficial
Update v0.3.3 — Ocean Bathymetry, Steam Deck Input & Faster Simulation
Update v0.3.3 delivers an array of Quality of Life improvements, major rendering upgrades, simulation performance optimizations, and deep bug fixes across politics, AI, and multiplayer.🌊 Ocean Depth Rendering & Celestial AtmosphereReal ETOPO Bathymetry: Ocean water shading now dynamically transitions from deep oceanic trenches to sunlit shallow continental shelves using real-world elevation data.Tropical Turquoise Coastlines: Added vibrant nearshore turquoise water shading across shallow coastal waters in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and South Pacific.Celestial Lighting Overhaul: Enhanced the outer space environment with realistic NASA moon textures, accurate lunar phases, and smooth day/night atmospheric lighting synchronization.🎮 Quality of Life, Steam Deck & Input ImprovementsUniversal Virtual Keyboard: Integrated full on-screen virtual keyboard support with native Steam floating keyboard integration and gamepad controls for seamless text entry on Steam Deck and controllers.3-Mode Tooltip Behavior: Added a new setting under Settings > Gameplay with 3 distinct tooltip interaction modes (Hover, Click, and Disabled), fully localized across all 13 supported languages.Rebindable Developer Console: The developer console toggle key is now fully rebindable under Settings > Controls.Globe View Command Isolation: Cleaned up 3D globe view controls so box selection is strictly restricted to orbital satellites, preventing accidental ground unit commands while zoomed out.Cleaner Zoomed-Out Map: Ground building queue icons are now cleanly hidden when viewing the full globe to reduce visual clutter.⚡ Simulation Optimizations & PerformanceFaster Simulation Ticks: Optimized core simulation loop processing, reducing monthly tick calculation overhead for a smoother gameplay pace.Fog of War & Terrain Caching: Cached unowned province lookups and optimized distance field regeneration so terrain shaders only update when exploration changes.🛠️ Detailed Bug Fixes & StabilityAI Guarantee ...Read full article on Community Announcements (ozankanik)Patch NotesOfficial
Update v0.3.2 — Domestic Politics (v1 Base), Modding & Crises
Update v0.3.2 introduces the Domestic Politics Overhaul (v1 Base Upgrade), 17 domestic crisis events with bespoke artwork, and major In-Game Mod Builder additions. It also delivers multiplayer StateHash Rev 6 validation, naval transport undocking fixes, and memory stability optimizations.🏛️ Domestic Politics Overhaul (v1 Base Foundation)Note: This v1 upgrade lays the core foundation for parliamentary debates, legislative packages, voter blocs, and decree tradeoffs, setting the stage for expanded election cycles, party politics, and deeper political intrigue in upcoming updates.Legislative Packages & Debates: Rebuilt the legislative process. Instead of instant single-button law enactments, reforms are now bundled into structured Legislative Packages that undergo parliamentary debate scaled to package complexity and ruling ideology alignment.Real Decree Tradeoffs: Ruling by decree is no longer a cost-free shortcut. Autocrats and emergency decrees now face severe tradeoffs, including population opposition, clandestine resentment, and gradual stability decay over time.Constitutional Realism: Reclassified 24 global governments for historical accuracy; parliamentary monarchies and democratic republics now properly vote on laws through representative assemblies.Redesigned Laws Tab UI: Introduced high-level overview rows, dedicated per-category modals, live gate tooltips, and interactive debate progress monitors.📰 17 Domestic Crisis Events & Bespoke ArtworkNarrative Crisis Wave: Added 17 domestic crisis events featuring custom artwork, deep branching decision trees, and multi-faceted political consequences.Condition-Aware AI Decisions: AI crisis resolution now accurately evaluates option conditions and national priorities.🛠️ In-Game Mod Builder & Laws EditorBulk Province Transfers: Added a dedicated Bulk Province Transfer tool to the Mod Builder, allowing modders to instantly reassign all territory from one nation to another with live match previews.Runtime Moddable Laws: L...Read full article on Community Announcements (ozankanik)Patch NotesOfficial
Update v0.3.1 — Spectator Mode & Map-Based Mod Editing
Update v0.3.1 introduces Spectator Mode, interactive 3D map territory editing in the In-Game Mod Builder, and multiplayer decision security hardening.👁️ Spectator ModeGlobal Campaign Observation: Toggle between PLAY and SPECTATE on the Country Select screen to observe global AI campaigns without taking control of a specific nation.Complete World Feed: Spectators receive a full, uninhibited feed of global news toasts, outliner logs, diplomatic pacts, and military conflicts free from fog-of-war constraints.Neutral Campaign Outcomes: Replaces country-specific defeat triggers with a neutral world outcome summary screen when spectated campaigns reach end conditions.🛠️ In-Game Mod Builder & 3D Map Territory PaintingInteractive MAP Mode: Added a MAP Mode to the In-Game Mod Builder. Modders can now click directly on 3D globe provinces to reassign territory, draw custom national borders, and create scenarios visually.Custom Modded Colors & Flags: Custom countries created in mods now render their unique political map colors and custom national flags right on the interactive 3D globe.Searchable Inline Owner Picker: Reassign province ownership using an inline picker complete with national flag icons and searchable country lists.🌐 Multiplayer Security & Resync HardeningPlayerControlled Decision Filters: Gated diplomatic actions (war declarations, ultimatums, UN votes, and peace treaties) behind PlayerControlled checks to prevent invalid peer commands.Resync Application Repairs: Closed 4 subtle resync application holes to prevent follower client divergence during live multiplayer matches.🔍 UI Polish & Quality-of-LifeRefined Tooltip Hover Timing: Adjusted nested tooltip hover and dwell logic to prevent accidental tooltip sticking when moving across UI rows.Restored Settings Tab: Restored the CONTROLS tab in the Settings menu.Read full article on Community Announcements (ozankanik)Patch NotesOfficial
Major Update v0.3.0 — The Knowledge Network & Doctrines Overhaul
Major Update v0.3.0 introduces the Knowledge Network & Doctrines system, interactive nested tooltips with an in-game glossary, and seamless background autosaving. Every decision you make now leaves a lasting imprint on your nation's identity.🏛️ The Knowledge Network & Doctrines OverhaulBuild Your Nation's Unique Identity: The legacy technology tree has evolved into the Knowledge Network & National Doctrines system. Rather than unlocking generic stat boosts, you now actively construct your nation's societal, economic, military, and diplomatic character across 5 core pillars spanning 34 unique doctrines and 136 distinct tiers.Governance & Society: Choose how your nation governs—from Democratic Pluralism, State Capitalism, Technocracy, to Autocracy—shaping domestic stability, civic trust, and public sentiment over decades.Economic Architecture: Define your country's financial DNA—from Free-Market Financialization, State-Led Industrialization, Resource Extraction Niches, to Command Welfare models.Strategic & Military Doctrines: Determine how your forces fight—Combined Arms Blitz, Mass Mobilization & Defense in Depth, Naval Dominance, Air Superiority, or Strategic Deterrence.Hidden Research Triggers: Dynamic sub-branches unlock organically based on real-world actions, crisis management, and gameplay events (e.g. engaging in cyber defense unlocks specialized Cyber Countermeasures).Your Choices Truly Matter: Doctrines carry real weight. Every choice dynamically alters law compatibility, faction resentment, stability drift, AI diplomatic posture, and long-term national growth vectors.🔍 Interactive Nested Tooltips & 99-Mechanic GlossaryDwell-Locking Nested Tooltips: Hover over any stat or modifier and pause your cursor to lock the tooltip in place, allowing you to click into deeper nested tooltips within tooltips to inspect calculations and formulas to any depth.Exhaustive In-Game Glossary: Integrated an in-game glossary covering 99 mechanics across all 13 supported language...Read full article on Community Announcements (ozankanik)
