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News Tower Dev Blog: Behind the Music and Updated Release Date

Hey 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!

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changedA Change to the ReleaseWhile 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. News Tower will now launch on November 18 with loads of new and interesting content for you to explore. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this causes, and we appreciate your understanding as we take the extra time to polish.

addedBehind the Music of News TowerThis in-depth look explores the journey of creating the game’s unique soundtrack and how it came to embody the vibrant spirit of 1930s New York.

addedBehind the Music of News TowerThe video features our lead developer, Bart van de Sande, who worked together with music producer Jack van de Ven to compose a soundtrack that elevates every moment of gameplay. To bring their vision to life, they collaborated with members of the renowned New Cool Collective, resulting in a tailor-made 14-track album built exclusively for News Tower.

changedBehind the Music of News TowerWhy live jazz over digital sounds?

changedBehind the Music of News TowerSpotify News Tower Playlist

changedA Quick Note on PricingAs we approach 1.0, we’re aligning the price to reflect the scope of the game. The price will move from $19.99 to $24.99 ahead of release.

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changedWhile 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. News Tower will now launch on November 18 with loads of new and interesting content for you to explore. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this causes, and we appreciate your understanding as we take the extra time to polish.

addedThis in-depth look explores the journey of creating the game’s unique soundtrack and how it came to embody the vibrant spirit of 1930s New York.

addedThe video features our lead developer, Bart van de Sande, who worked together with music producer Jack van de Ven to compose a soundtrack that elevates every moment of gameplay. To bring their vision to life, they collaborated with members of the renowned New Cool Collective, resulting in a tailor-made 14-track album built exclusively for News Tower.

changedWhy live jazz over digital sounds?

changedSpotify News Tower Playlist

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 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. News Tower will now launch on November 18 with loads of new and interesting content for you to explore. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this causes, and we appreciate your understanding as we take the extra time to polish.

Behind the Music of News Tower

This in-depth look explores the journey of creating the game’s unique soundtrack and how it came to embody the vibrant spirit of 1930s New York.

🎥 Watch the full Behind the Music of News Tower video now!

The video features our lead developer, Bart van de Sande, who worked together with music producer Jack van de Ven to compose a soundtrack that elevates every moment of gameplay. To bring their vision to life, they collaborated with members of the renowned New Cool Collective, resulting in a tailor-made 14-track album built exclusively for News Tower.

The result is a soundtrack filled with energy, atmosphere, and authenticity designed to immerse you in the golden age of newspapers.

In this feature, you’ll hear answers to questions like:

Why live jazz over digital sounds?
What was your vision for each track?
How did you approach composing each score?
Who played the soundtrack and how were they chosen?
Did the music evolve during studio sessions?

If you want to support the work of the developers, check out the soundtrack on Spotify and YouTube. You can also pick up the supporter pack on Steam!

As always, thank you for supporting News Tower. We’re thrilled to share not just the game, but also the artistry and creativity that bring it to life.

A Quick Note on Pricing

As we approach 1.0, we’re aligning the price to reflect the scope of the game. The price will move from $19.99 to $24.99 ahead of release.

– The News Tower Team

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Steam News / 15 October 2025

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