PARIS, August 14, 2025—Hot off the press: News Tower is leaving Early Access and launching in 1.0 on November 4, 2025 on Steam. 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.
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 Game and Best Debut Game. Check out the new trailer and get the Early Access version of News Tower now on Steam, or Wishlist it on Steam to get notified on November 4.
[Watch News Tower’s 1.0 Release Date Trailer]
What’s to come in 1.0!
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NEW - Competitor System. The battle of popularity begins here, and only one paper comes out on top. The Jersey Beacon & The Empire Observer will challenge your influence in the region. Every week becomes a decision: should you expand your influence to new territories, or face a rival head-on to oust them completely?
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NEW - Perception System. Time to define your editorial voice. Are you Informational, Moderate, or Sensational? Do you chase hard facts, balanced stories, or eye-grabbing headlines? Your editorial line will now shape how readers view your paper and unlock specific ways to gain extra sales.
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NEW - Faction System. The Mafia, the Military, the Mayor, and High Society. Each faction includes two NPCs, each with their own quests and agendas. Helping one might make enemies of another, so navigate carefully. Build your reputation, complete missions, and earn unique rewards for your newsroom. Each faction holds specific perks and trade-offs to ensure your choices have an impact on your gameplay.
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NEW - New Building Towers. Unlock two new building towers through play: the highrise and lowrise. One is a tall, thin building that costs less per floor but requires very efficient use of space. The other is a wide, short building that costs more per floor, but you get way more space to place your gear.
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NEW - Leaderboards. Compete not just with competitors, but with other players as well. Claim the top spot with your newspaper across multiple leaderboards and solidify your position as the greatest publisher of New York City!
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NEW - Localizations. The game will be available, in addition to English, in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Polish, and Russian.
In News Tower, players manage a media company in 1930s New York City, inheriting a small business on the brink of bankruptcy and transforming it into a thriving media empire.
Expand your newsroom equipment, hire the right people for the job, and manage everything from deciding which stories get published to rearranging the ever-shrinking office layout and restocking essential charcoal to keep the building’s lights on, all in a bid to become the best-selling newspaper in the city.
Ink, Ambition, and 1930s Satire
Before breaking news alerts and social feeds, there were ink-stained newsrooms, pneumatic tubes, and citywide newsstands. News Tower captures the golden era of journalism with a satirical spin, placing players in charge of everything from layout and hiring to headlines and heat.
The game’s look and feel are steeped in real historical details, from print room machinery to headline events like Prohibition, the Great Depression, and the rise of fascism. Characters and factions draw inspiration from real-world figures, like a military leader modeled after General MacArthur and his vocal opposition to extreme isolationism.
Inspired by Real Headlines
While News Tower is a tongue-in-cheek simulation, its headlines and story arcs are based on meticulous research into how major newspapers of the era reported on pivotal events. From organized crime to political propaganda, Sparrow Night infuses a unique narrative design with thoughtful references to the press's role in shaping public perception at the time.
Start Your News Empire Today
News Tower is available now in Early Access on Steam at a discounted price. Start building your empire today, and get ready for the full launch on November 4. Wishlist now to decide what tomorrow’s scoop will be.
If you are interested in learning more about News Tower, visit the Twin Sails Website or follow the company on X, Instagram, or Facebook for updates.
Are you attending Gamescom next week? Be sure to stop by the Indie Arena Booth from August 20th to August 24th, to test an early version of the 1.0 game build and chat with Sparrow Night!
About Twin Sails Interactive
Twin Sails Interactive is an independent international video game publisher, formerly part of Asmodee Group. Our passionate team collaborates with talented developers to bring unique and engaging experiences to players worldwide. Originally known for digital board game adaptations as Asmodee Digital, Twin Sails Interactive has since expanded into publishing original and creative titles across PC and consoles. With successful releases like Gloomhaven and Ember Knights, we continue to champion indie gems such as Survival: Fountain of Youth, Bloomtown: A Different Story, and News Tower, with more exciting projects on the horizon. Learn more at www.twin-sails.com.