Manus is an AI startup whose acquisition by Meta was withdrawn after Chinese regulatory opposition, and it says it will return to independent operation. User data generated after December 29, 2025 will be deleted between August 23 and 24, 2026.
Manus, an AI startup, was set to be acquired by Meta in December 2025. That deal has now been withdrawn. China's National Development and Reform Commission decided to prohibit foreign investment in Manus, prompting the reversal. The company says it will soon return to operating as an independent company.
As part of the transition, Manus will delete user data generated after December 29, 2025. The deletion is scheduled to take place between August 23 and 24, 2026. This affects users who generated data during the period of Meta's ownership.
Separately, the name Manus also appears in two other projects covered by Yomimono: a horror adventure game and a manuscript simulation update. These are distinct works and share no connection with the AI startup beyond the name.
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AI startup Manus, whose acquisition by Meta was announced in December 2025, says it will soon return to operating as an independent company. The deal was reportedly withdrawn after China's National Development and Reform Commission decided to prohibit foreign investment in Manus. User data generated after December 29, 2025 will be deleted between August 23 and 24, 2026.
Indie studio Nest Union announced that its story-driven 2D horror adventure Manus Sors will launch on PC in the fourth quarter of 2026. Players control siblings Christina and Artyom, who are drawn into the other world Nav after their grandmother's death, and must combine their different skills to return.
Yaza Games released the first major free update for Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts on June 2, 2026. The update adds a Balatro collaboration featuring Jimbo, a sandbox gallery, transparent PNG export, work sharing via text codes, and over 200 new drawing assets. The game launched on April 17 and holds a 98% positive Steam rating.