The presses are heating up once again as Sparrow Night and Twin Sails Interactive officially announce a new release date for News Tower, the acclaimed 1930s newsroom tycoon simulator. The highly anticipated 1.0 version of the game will hit Steam on November 18, 2025, giving players just a little more time to prepare for their next big headline.
Originally scheduled for November 4, this new date ensures News Tower gets the spotlight it deserves in an already busy release season for simulation and strategy fans.
To mark the announcement, the developers have dropped a brand-new “Behind the Music” video that dives into the game’s toe-tapping, jazz-infused soundtrack — a perfect accompaniment to the high-pressure hustle of running a bustling newsroom in 1930s New York.
Jazz Meets Journalism: The Sound of News Tower
Set during the Golden Age of Jazz, News Tower captures the lively rhythm and energy of the newsroom era with an authentic 1930s-inspired score. Composer Bart van de Sande worked alongside members of the New Cool Collective to create live jazz recordings that echo the style of legends like Count Basie and Duke Ellington.
The result is a soundtrack that doesn’t just play in the background — it drives the heartbeat of the newsroom. Each track was crafted to reflect the tension, momentum, and triumph of managing a newspaper empire.
Players can now experience the full News Tower jazz collection on Spotify and YouTube, perfect for those long nights chasing deadlines or crafting editorial masterpieces.
Hot Off the Press: What’s Coming in the 1.0 Update
The developers at Sparrow Night, a small but passionate five-person indie studio from Rotterdam, confirmed that the 1.0 build is already complete and stable. The new launch date is purely strategic — ensuring that the game gets the attention it deserves amid a busy November.
When News Tower officially goes live on November 18, players can expect a content-rich update packed with fresh gameplay features, expanded storylines, and even more ways to grow their media empire.
Here’s what’s hitting the front page:
- Four More Years of News (1936–1939): Expand your empire through late-Depression-era America and Europe with hundreds of new stories and events.
- New Faction – The Military: Navigate complex relationships with this powerful group, adding moral and political weight to your editorial choices.
- Revamped Quests and Faction Reputations: More depth, consequences, and rewards for how you shape your newspaper’s identity.
- Rival Newspaper System: Go head-to-head with competing publishers for readers, scoops, and territory.
- Enhanced Perception System: Balance ethics, political bias, and popularity in pursuit of influence and profit.
- Unlockable Endgame Towers: Expand your skyline with new tower layouts and customization options.
- Achievements and Leaderboards: Compete globally to see who’s the top newsroom tycoon.
- Expanded Localizations: Now available in French, Spanish, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese.
From Indie Gem to Award-Winning Headliner
Already hailed by The New York Times as “2024’s most fascinating management simulation,” News Tower continues to rise in popularity. The title swept four major awards at the 2024 Dutch Game Awards, including Best Audio, Best Game Design, Best Game, and Best Debut Game — cementing its reputation as one of the most promising indie tycoon games of the decade.
With its stylish 1930s aesthetic, witty writing, and dynamic jazz ambiance, News Tower captures both the chaos and charm of the newsroom world, making it a must-play for fans of the tycoon and management simulation genre.
Updated Price and Availability
To reflect the game’s expanded content, News Tower’s price will adjust from $19.99 to $24.99 starting today. Players can wishlist it now on Steam to stay updated and be among the first to dive into the full version when it launches on November 18, 2025.
About Sparrow Night and Twin Sails Interactive
Sparrow Night, based in Rotterdam, is a five-person indie studio known for its passion for creative simulation games with heart and depth.
Twin Sails Interactive, formerly Asmodee Digital, has built a strong reputation for bringing innovative and story-rich titles to life, such as Gloomhaven, Ember Knights, and Survival: Fountain of Youth. With News Tower, the publisher continues to champion indie excellence and immersive strategy experiences.
The Final Word
Whether you’re managing headlines, juggling rival factions, or dancing to the rhythm of the newsroom’s jazz soundtrack, News Tower is shaping up to be a defining entry in the management sim genre.
Get ready to print your legacy when News Tower officially rolls off the presses on November 18, 2025.
