The latest AI news and updates of Manus — an autonomous general AI agent that executes tasks and automates workflows. Covering Manus's latest product updates, launches, and company news from the past 90 days.
ManusOct 21Manus Game Dev now automatically handles 3D character rigging and animation, removing the need for manual action-by-action setup. The update also makes 3D generation several times faster, allowing for quicker iteration on game assets. The platform generates playable browser games from natural language descriptions without requiring coding experience.
ManusOct 15Manus launched Automations, a feature that executes multi-step workflows based on natural language descriptions. Automations start via set schedules, triggers from connected apps, or advanced routines currently in Beta. The system handles task execution, while the Updates panel provides run history, test capabilities, and approval controls for actions that send or publish content.
ManusOct 13Manus integrated Google's Gemini 4 Argon model, delivered via Google Cloud, to power its autonomous agent. The agent now executes coding, planning, and 3D modeling workflows. Manus manages the end-to-end task execution, allowing the agent to see complex projects through from start to finish.
ManusOct 8Manus launched Game Dev, a no-code environment within Manus 2.0 for building and customizing games. The feature provides a template library and an in-game tweak panel for real-time adjustments to gameplay parameters like speed and gravity. Manus also automates multiplayer server deployment, removing the technical complexity of hosting and networking for shared game sessions.
ManusOct 6Manus launched a Video Editor in Manus Studio that handles the full production process. The agent browses for viral trends, writes code for motion graphics and layouts, and selects the best models for each step. The editor provides a multi-track timeline for adjusting generated shots, captions, and effects, allowing for manual edits or agent-driven refinements on the final cut.
ManusSep 30Manus launched Manus Flex, a module connecting external inference providers to the Manus agent workspace. The integration supports OpenRouter, Fireworks, and Modal as initial partners. Flex configuration includes a primary model and reasoning-effort setting, with model inference billed directly by the provider while Manus credits cover agent infrastructure, tools, and execution environments.
ManusSep 28Manus launched Alchemy mode in Manus Studio, an autonomous creative tool that generates polished videos from a single prompt. The agent handles directing, scripting, storyboarding, and music-timed editing. Manus shared five prompt-to-video examples, including a fantasy game trailer and a meme-based history of LLMs, with full session replays and original prompts available for each.
ManusSep 28Manus and CueAgents now provide dedicated phone numbers for AI agents, enabling them to make and receive calls and texts. Call forwarding allows incoming communications to reach agents for autonomous handling. This feature is currently available in select countries, with voice-only support in some regions, as the company works to expand global availability.
ManusSep 28Manus 2.0 introduces the Cascade agent harness, which reduces token usage and task latency. The release adds Manus Studio for professional creation, including new Video Editor and Game Dev environments, and Cloud Computer for persistent project hosting. Additionally, Manus launched Cue, a standalone app for personal agents that provides each agent with its own email, phone, and computer.
ManusSep 28Manus 2.0 now builds games from natural language prompts, demonstrating the capability with a showcase of 20 playable titles. Each game includes a public demo link and a build session log detailing the agent's prompt-to-code iteration. The platform supports genres including racing, platformers, and physics-based puzzles, with real-time tuning for gameplay parameters.
ManusSep 9Manus has integrated OpenAI's GPT-Image-2.5, reporting that OpenAI's Flare variant generates images two to four times faster than GPT-Image-2. The update also introduces improved transparent-background generation, enhancing the agent's ability to create brand assets, presentations, and web content.
ManusAug 11Manus is resuming independent operations following its acquisition by Meta. To comply with regulatory requirements, some users must back up their data before 7:59 a.m. SGT on August 23, 2026, and restore it starting at 8:00 a.m. SGT on August 25, 2026. Affected accounts will not be charged during this transition and will receive welcome-back bonuses.
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