News Tower

News Tower

Released Nov 2025

Develop your newspaper and become New York’s new media mogul! In this tycoon, build and manage your newspaper from printer to toilet. Create your editorial line and lead your journalists through unique 1930's stories and dig out the latest scoops!

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Evaluation

News Tower launched into 1.0 on November 18, 2025, after an Early Access period during which it received multiple major updates. The developer has continued actively supporting the game since release. On April 21, 2026, the developer shipped "The Press Rolls On" update, adding difficulty settings, leaderboards, community-created stories, and balance changes. Two days later, on April 23, 2026, the studio published a detailed multi-year roadmap covering 2026 and 2027, with three planned free updates for the year and a major paid DLC for 2027: - **Summer 2026**: New Europe-specific objects, desk balancing, new traits, and achievements - **Autumn 2026**: A new Middle & South America continent with a dedicated telegrapher desk, new spawn points, 6 new objects, and new quests - **Winter 2026**: Canada and Alaska map additions, winter weather effects, new traits, and achievements - **2027**: A major paid DLC (no details revealed) The Summer 2026 deliverables appear to have been fulfilled by the "Setting The Record Straight" update released on July 20, 2026, which brought new Europe-specific objects, new traits (including six named traits), and new achievements — matching exactly what was promised for that slot. The developer also teased future content at the end of that post, writing: "We can't wait to show you what we have in store for the future!" The Autumn 2026 update (Middle & South America continent) and Winter 2026 update (Canada/Alaska, weather effects) remain outstanding per the published roadmap, as does the 2027 paid DLC. The most recent developer communication was on July 20, 2026, well within the active update cadence. There is substantial confirmed content still to come.
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The 'Setting The Record Straight' update shipped, delivering the Summer 2026 roadmap commitments: new Europe-specific objects, new traits, and new achievements. Post ends with 'We can't wait to show you what we have in store for the future!'
news post · Jul 20, 2026 source content shipped
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Developer published a 2026–2027 roadmap confirming three free updates (Summer, Autumn, Winter 2026) and a major paid DLC for 2027. Autumn 2026 brings a new Middle & South America continent; Winter 2026 adds Canada/Alaska map areas and weather effects.
news post · Apr 23, 2026 source content planned
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Twin Sails Interactive
Achievements
46
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

In News Tower, dive into the chaos of 1930s New York in a management tycoon game where you build and manage your own newspaper.

From the Great Depression to the brink of World War II every Sunday brings a new deadline, and every article is a strategic decision. Between editorial dilemmas, newsroom breakdowns, and political pressure, you’ll shape the future of your newspaper to start your media empire!

Start with a blank floor and shape your newsroom from the ground up. As your newspaper grows, unlock new levels and transform each one into a fully functional hub of journalism. From printing stations and compositing desks to the legal corner for damage control, every workstation is key to keep the presses running.

Smart layout choices: walls, elevators, pneumatic tubes directly impact how efficiently your team works under pressure. And because morale matters too, add coffee machines, posters, and the essential indoor green plant to ensure your employees’ well-being!

Reporters, photographers and janitors without forgetting the unexpendable ads salesperson… Lead a diverse team across 30+ unique job roles each with their own traits, needs, and expertise.

Juggle hunger, focus and logistics to maximize productivity. Unlock dozens of upgrades from gramophone to slot machines, to turn your dingy tower into a prestigious workspace. A happy newsroom is a productive newsroom, especially when Sunday is always just around the corner.

Each week begins with one goal: getting your edition ready for Sunday’s deadline. Assign leads to your reporters, choose your editorial approach, influence public perception through your chosen tone and tags, and compose your newspaper.

Cover key topics like Crime, Politics, or Sports, and refine your story’s angle to match your editorial line. Well-researched articles or eye-grabbing headlines, will you aim for respect or reach?

Every choice impacts your readers’ perception, reactions, and sales. Nail the mix and profits soar or miss the mark and you risk backlash, lawsuits, or courtesy visits from the mob...

Four major factions partake in the city’s power struggle: the Mayor, the Mafia, the Military (in 1.0), and High Society. They’ll push their own agendas and offer shady deals in exchange for cash, influence, exclusive rewards, and vital new connections across the Big Apple. Whose truth will you print, and whose secrets will you bury?

Not everyone is in favor of freedom of the press…

Publish your newspaper across NYC districts, from Harlem to Wall Street. Each borough has its own reader profiles, preferences, and rewards. To grow your subscriber base, tailor stories to local tastes while staying ahead of two aggressive rivals: the Empire Observer and Jersey Beacon. They’ll steal your precious scoops but by targeting the right interests, you can win their audiences and become New York’s most influential publisher.

Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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