Steam app 1649950 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:50 UTC
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!
719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
32 months, February 2024 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 282 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
News Tower was released on 18 Nov, 2025.
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50 developer announcements, Feb 2024 to Jul 2026 · times in UTC
DEAR NEWSBEARERS!Today, we’re happy to share three major announcements for News Tower!First of all, News Tower is joining SimFest 2026! For the occasion the game will be at a -30% discount! Great timing to grab it for yourself, or maybe the…
TwinSails_AlainDEAR NEWSBEARERS!In the last few weeks, we addressed the current state of the game by releasing updates and fixes, but we’ve also been looking toward the future of News Tower. Today, we'd like to show you a more concrete plan for 2026 &…
TwinSails_AlainDEAR NEWSBEARERS!Today, we’re happy to share The Press Rolls On Update with you all.The test period has come to an end, we want to thank everyone who took part. Your feedback, player data and bug reports gave us a lot of valuable insight…
TwinSails_AlainGREEETINGS NEWSBEARERS! Dear Newsbearers,With News Tower now officially in 1.0 for some months now, we wanted to take a moment to talk about what comes next.A full release is a huge milestone, but for us it was never meant to be the final…
TytyesGREETINGS NEWSBEARERS! The smell of spring is in the air, trees are gathering their strength, preparing for a coming bloom... But we do not care much about that! What we want is more print! More sales!We come today with a new round of bug…
TytyesThe Early Days and the "First Spark"Interviewer: To start, how long have you been working on News Tower? When did it go from just "doodling" to a real project?Jan-Maarten: It’s difficult to put an exact date on it because the first spark of…
TytyesHello mogul-to-be, we're happy to announce we are joining Twin Sails Interactive Publisher Week! Starting from January 22nd until February 5th, News Tower is on sale with a 25% discount!Check it out!
TytyesGREEETINGS NEWSBEARERS! As we're hitting the holiday seasons, we too wanted to bring gifts to you all! First of all, a little reminder that, beside our ongoing Leaderboard contest, we also launched a giveaway. Running until January 1st, all…
TytyesGREEETINGS NEWSBEARERS! Just like our printers, we never stop working to improve the game and bring you the freshest updates.Today we're coming down with a new list of multiple fixes along with some improvements to the AI/pathfinding…
TytyesGREEETINGS NEWSBEARERS! News Tower 1.0 has been out for 7 days already, and we have been actively monitoring and listening to your feedback and concerns. Below is a detailed version of our first patch note, addressing multiple feedback you…
Patch notesNominate Us!It's grey and cold outside, but this won't stop our reporters to go out there to get you the best news in the world.Steam is once again calling on each and every one of you to nominate the best games of 2025 and we would be…
TytyesAfter almost 2 years of early access, News Tower launches today, November 18!!Step into 1930s New York and build a newspaper empire from the ground floor up: shape your editorial line, lead a bustling newsroom, and chase the scoops that…
TwinSails_Crunch3dHello Newsbearers! From Launch day to January 1st 2026, we’re running a community-wide challenge across News Tower’s four leaderboards. Climb to the top, hold your place, and finish in 1st place at 15:00 CET on January 1st to claim glory…
TwinSails_Crunch3dHey Newsbearers! Before we hit 1.0, we wanted to gather everything in one enormous blog. This FAQ brings together your most‑asked questions, feature summaries, and a look back at our journey to launch so far. Thank you for playing the…
TwinSails_Crunch3dHey newsbearers! We've got a big drop of news this week—our newest feature video, Behind the Music of News Tower, is on YouTube now, and there have been a few changes to our release planning! A Change to the Release While the new 1.0 game…
TwinSails_Crunch3dHey Newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/2bbebf9bce1a16bf9f68bbf234e5b3eb6a718e89.png The faction spotlight continues, and today we’re diving into two very different powerhouses in New York City: High Society and the Military. These…
TwinSails_Crunch3dHey newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/2bbebf9bce1a16bf9f68bbf234e5b3eb6a718e89.png It’s time for another deep dive into the faction system coming in 1.0. Today, we’re focusing on two of New York’s most powerful forces: The Mayor and…
TwinSails_Crunch3dHey publishers! With 1.0 on the way for November 04, let's keep going with the Road to 1.0 series. It’s time to talk about power, politics, and the people pulling strings behind the scenes. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the…
TwinSails_Crunch3dNew York Prepares for Towering Takeover as Independent Publisher Rises to Power November 04, 2025 – New York City As the ink dries on the final editions of test print runs, all eyes are on an up-and-coming publication preparing to shake the…
TwinSails_Crunch3dHey publishers! Today, we're diving deep into one of the biggest and boldest new features coming in the 1.0 release of News Tower — the Competitor System. This mid-to-late game mechanic brings an entirely new level of challenge, strategy…
TwinSails_Crunch3dGreetings Newsbearers! The wait is almost over — we’re thrilled to announce that the News Tower Community Playtest is officially kicking off today, July 23! This is your chance to get hands-on with some of the biggest new features coming in…
TwinSails_Crunch3dHey publishers!We want to start this one off with a heartfelt thank you to everyone who's supported News Tower. Your excitement, feedback, and love for the game have meant everything to us. It's been amazing to see how many of you have…
TwinSails_Crunch3dGreetings Newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/082bb172e71beea16f223a2f1d0b7bffa883470d.png We've now rolled out a minor update that includes several supplementary desks for you to use and improve your office. If you're looking to…
Patch notesGREEETINGS NEWSBEARERS! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/2bbebf9bce1a16bf9f68bbf234e5b3eb6a718e89.png We’ve just rolled out a small but impactful patch to keep your newsroom running smoothly!…
Patch notesHellooo Newsbearers of the world! 🐻 With the Going International update out, we've been closely following your feedback and making adjustments to improve your newsroom experience. This patch brings a mix of improvements and bug fixes to…
Patch notesHello Newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/2bbebf9bce1a16bf9f68bbf234e5b3eb6a718e89.png It's tiiime to expand overseas! The Going International update is here. Your newsroom now has access to European headlines via the Telegrapher…
TwinSailsAntGood day, Newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/2bbebf9bce1a16bf9f68bbf234e5b3eb6a718e89.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/921ef32e8688c0499ff6c08b593e4f1e2514ff46.png How are your presses rolling? We’re excited to invite you to…
TwinSailsAntGreetings, Newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/2bbebf9bce1a16bf9f68bbf234e5b3eb6a718e89.png Happy New Year from the entire News Tower team! 🎉 We hope 2025 brings you exciting adventures, both in real life and within the bustling halls…
TwinSailsAntHello Newsbearers! We've been thrilled by your support throughout Early Access, and now we need your help to hit the headlines again, this time for the Steam Awards! If News Tower's soundtrack has struck a chord with you, transporting you…
TwinSailsAntGood day, Newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/37eb006cbac6918d8e37ed4069401980efde36f8.png The In Other News update is here, bringing a host of exciting additions to expand your newsrooms! From the supplementary desks to an additional…
TwinSailsAntGreetings, Newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/082bb172e71beea16f223a2f1d0b7bffa883470d.png Dev Diary #2 is here, with an inside scoop! Merely a couple of weeks since the first Dev Diary and we're already coming to you with the second…
TwinSailsAntGood day, Newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/082bb172e71beea16f223a2f1d0b7bffa883470d.png Welcome to your newest Dev Diary series! With this format we'll give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the team crafting News Tower!…
EirGood day Newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/37eb006cbac6918d8e37ed4069401980efde36f8.png This small patch brings fixes for some of the issues you encountered in the game. Thank you all once again for bringing them to our attention.…
Patch notesBREAKING NEWS! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/c61d638ca8329182e28634cbfa1ce0980516a6e4.png Newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/2bbebf9bce1a16bf9f68bbf234e5b3eb6a718e89.png Look at what we accomplished together! The jury awarded News Tower…
EirGood day, Newsbearers! The staff is ready, their skills polished, and the Employee of the Month update has arrived, bringing exciting new traits to your newsroom! Following a successful community test phase, we’re eager to share these new…
Twin Sails EirGreetings to every media maven and newsbearer out there! Come hang out with us at 6 PM CET / 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST for an exclusive look at the 'Employee of the Month' update for News Tower! The devs will be showcasing the fresh content…
Twin Sails EirGreetings and gather 'round, newsbearers! The presses are rolling, the news is hot off the wire, and today the 'Community Test Build' branch is now OPEN! As you continued showing tremendous support and engagement for News Tower, we have…
EirToday we are implementing this hotfix to address the problem where : Sometimes, you couldn't take out a loan. A possible loan you might have had in a savegame would have been displayed as zero. Special thanks to the players on Discord who…
Patch notesGood day Newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/37eb006cbac6918d8e37ed4069401980efde36f8.png This patch brings a new batch of fresh improvements, bug fixes... And a REALLY COOL key addition! Check it all below!…
Patch notesNewsbearers, what a day!!! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/d830852bb84ae88b2b76c002d3019fe58cd436df.png We’ve hit 1,000 reviews on Steam! From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for your incredible support, feedback, and enthusiasm. Each and…
Twin Sails EirGood day Newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/a073de1cc78ab9111d332fa3dbf45c94cc150f30.png The cameras are flashing, the ink is drying, and today the 'Age of Photography' update enhances your 1930s newsroom experience in News Tower!…
Twin Sails EirWelcome and gather 'round, newsbearers and aspiring media moguls of the roaring 1930s! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/2bbebf9bce1a16bf9f68bbf234e5b3eb6a718e89.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/921ef32e8688c0499ff6c08b593e4f1e2514ff46.png The…
Twin Sails EirGOOD MORNING to all and to everyone else as well! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/0936c607d41b6ebe58f81b7982b2bed202990b46.png This patch brings a new batch of fresh improvements and fixes. Check it below!…
Patch notesHello hello to all newsbearers above and beyond! Today we are implementing this hotfix to address the problem where in certain situations the loading and saving of a game will take a very long time. If your game was affected by this, saving…
Patch notesGood day to all newsbearers, and to the others too! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/2bbebf9bce1a16bf9f68bbf234e5b3eb6a718e89.png After about a week of testing the Endless mode on a dedicated beta branch, we are happy to announce that it is…
Twin Sails EirGreetings, newsbearers from all horizons! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/2bbebf9bce1a16bf9f68bbf234e5b3eb6a718e89.png We're absolutely thrilled to share this news with you all!…
Twin Sails EirBREAKIN NEWS! GATHER 'ROUND NEWSBEARERS! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/2bbebf9bce1a16bf9f68bbf234e5b3eb6a718e89.png Today we have come bearing gifts! The 'Endless Mode Preview Build' branch is now OPEN! We loved your enthusiasm and support as…
Twin Sails EirExtra! Extra dear newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/2bbebf9bce1a16bf9f68bbf234e5b3eb6a718e89.png New improvements and fixes in this patch! Read the fresh patch notes below!…
Twin Sails EirHi again newsbearers! Here is a quick hotfix to address 2 bugs that stemmed from this morning's update! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/f17fb7887a81a54a9206921d60ff3d0e614a3f55.png Bug 1 It happens if you have 2 page modules connected with a…
Patch notesGood day dear newsbearers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40684736/2bbebf9bce1a16bf9f68bbf234e5b3eb6a718e89.png Attention, attention! Update approaching! But before we hit you with the good stuff, let's take a moment to appreciate YOU! Your joy…
Twin Sails EirEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| News Tower Supporter Pack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 13 Feb 2024 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | News Tower.exe | windows | ||
| Launch | News Tower.app | macos |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataLocalLow | Sparrow Night/News Tower | *.nt |
WinAppDataLocalLow | Sparrow Night/News Tower | *.tsc |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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