News Tower is print-ready, but like any good newspaper, timing is everything. News Tower is ready for its biggest headline, 1.0 launch on November 18.
Sparrow Night and Twin Sails Interactive today announced that the full 1.0 release of News Tower, the 1930s newsroom tycoon game, will now roll off the presses on November 18, 2025, on Steam, instead of the originally planned release for November 4. A fan-favorite in the management sim space, News Tower puts players in charge of a chaotic 1930s New York newsroom on a quest to build a media empire.
While the new 1.0 game content is finished, stable, and ready, the new launch date ensures News Tower gets the spotlight it deserves in a busy season for strategy and tycoon fans. Alongside the new launch date announcement, we get a new “Behind the Music” video, spotlighting the unique 1930s-inspired jazz score that gives News Tower its authentic big-band newsroom vibe.
Setting the Right Rhythm: A Look “Behind the Music”
Set in the heart of the big band era, News Tower’s soundtrack draws inspiration from icons like Count Basie and Duke Ellington, capturing the soul of a bustling newsroom through rhythm and improvisation. The team opted for live jazz recordings performed by members of the New Cool Collective, blending authenticity with a modern edge tailored for gameplay. Watch the Behind The Music video to hear composer Bart van de Sande talk about the soundtrack’s layered approach, which they used to mirror tension and pace in the game.
HIT PLAY: Step into the golden age of jazz with News Tower’s soundtrack
1.0 Release Features: New Rivalries, New Reach, New Languages
Far from a delay driven by development, News Tower’s 1.0 build is already complete and stable. The decision reflects Twin Sails’ player-first approach, timing Sparrow Night’s debut to ensure the game is seen and discovered by every aspiring journalist, newspaper mogul, tycoon, and strategy fan when it comes out on November 18.
“Timing matters in both newspapers and video games,” said the Sparrow Night team. “By giving News Tower its own clear headline moment, we’re making sure our players and community can experience the excitement of building their media empire without distraction.”
When News Tower officially launches on November 18, players can expect a robust list of new features expanding both strategic depth and replayability, including:
- Four More Years of News (1936–1939): Expand your publishing empire through the late ’30s with hundreds of new stories and headlines across the U.S. and Europe.
- New Faction: The Military: A powerful new force enters the scene, bringing its own influence, missions, and moral dilemmas.
- Revamped Faction Quests, Reputations & Rewards: Deeper narrative choices, richer storylines, and new paths to power.
- Competitor System & District Conflicts: Battle rival newspapers for territory, readers, and exclusive scoops.
- Revamped Perception System: New editorial rules redefine how players balance ethics, popularity, and political bias.
- New Endgame Unlockable Towers: Expand your empire, accessing new towers with exciting building layouts.
- New Districts, Objects & Decorations: More customization options and variety to spend your well-earned money and points.
- Achievements & Leaderboards: See how you stack up against other newsroom tycoons worldwide and compete for the top spot.
- Expanded Localizations: French, Spanish, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese.
Developed by 5-person indie studio, Sparrow Night (Rotterdam), and published by Twin Sails Interactive, News Tower has already made headlines, earning praise from The New York Times as “2024’s most fascinating management simulation” and winning four major categories at the 2024 Dutch Game Awards, including Best Audio, Game Design, Best Game, and Best Debut Game.
With its stylish 1930s setting, authentic live jazz soundtrack, and the most feature-rich update to date, News Tower is ready to take its rightful place among the favorites in the tycoon genre.
Update on Price
Starting today, News Tower’s price will adjust from $19.99 to $24.99 to reflect the game’s upcoming 1.0 content expansion. Wishlist it on Steam now to be first in line when the presses roar to life on November 18.
If you are interested in learning more about News Tower, visit the Twin Sails Website, Sparrow Night Website, join the conversation on Discord, or follow the company on X, Instagram, or Facebook for updates. Don’t forget to check out the News Tower soundtrack on Spotify or YouTube — perfect for writing headlines or chasing deadlines.
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