Manus 2.0 lets users edit videos, host multiplayer games, and run agents from their phone

The Chinese AI agent startup Manus has released version 2.0 of its agent, turning it into a platform that lets users edit videos, host multiplayer games, and run personal agents with their own phone numbers.

New capabilities

The centerpiece of Manus 2.0 is a new agent harness called Cascade. In one configuration the company tested, it used 23.2% fewer tokens and cost 32% less to run than the previous system. Automations can now trigger on events such as incoming emails or Slack messages.

In its Computer Use mode, Manus works with approved files and apps on the user's own machine, and users can also direct that work remotely from their phone.

Manus Studio and Cue

The desktop app is now called Manus Studio and adds two environments, Video Editor and Game Dev, where users can adjust the output by hand. Dedicated cloud computers keep game servers running.

A separate app called Cue gives each agent its own email address, wallet, and computer. Manus 2.0 is available now, while Cue is in free early access with an invite code.

Background

Meta acquired Manus in late 2025 but had to unwind the deal after Beijing blocked it. Tencent has since been negotiating for the largest stake in the startup. Meta is now betting on its own agent, Muse, which also gives every user a cloud computer.