Manus has updated its software to version 2.0, allowing users to edit video clips, host multiplayer games, and control personal AI agents remotely via a mobile phone. The desktop application, now named Manus Studio, introduces two specific environments for video editing and game development where manual adjustments are possible. Dedicated cloud servers maintain these game instances while a separate app called Cue assigns each agent its own email address, digital wallet, and computer. The company reports that a tested Cascade agent configuration reduced token usage by 23.2 per cent and lowered running costs by 32 per cent compared to earlier systems.
This shift transforms the tool from a simple script runner into a full operating environment capable of executing complex tasks on the user’s own machine. Remote control via phone means agents can trigger actions based on incoming emails or Slack messages without requiring constant desktop access. The update arrives after Meta acquired the startup in late 2025 but later unwound the deal due to regulatory blocks in Beijing. Tencent is currently negotiating for the largest stake in the company while Meta focuses on its own agent project, Muse. This move positions Manus to compete directly with other services offering cloud-based personal computers.
* Manus Studio is available for download immediately
* The Cue app is in early access via invite code
* Agents can now interact with approved files and apps on the user’s local machine
