'My idea of a Netflix for games doesn’t work': Garry's Mod successor is getting 'sweeping changes'

Garry Newman, creator of Garry's Mod successor s&box, has announced sweeping changes to the platform following its launch in April. Initial reviews were largely negative, citing issues with AI-generated games and a decline in user numbers. In response, s&box is shifting its focus to improving the sandbox mode, adding more NPCs, vehicles, and customization options to enhance the player experience.

The platform will also adopt a greenlight-type system for user-generated games and become free-to-play by the end of 2026. Additionally, Facepunch Studios will implement a stricter review process for the Play Fund pool, discouraging low-quality games and prioritizing those that meet higher standards. The popular sausage character model, "The Citizen" or "Terry," has also been retired and replaced with generic human characters.

While these changes may help improve s&box's quality, it remains to be seen if they will be sufficient to save the platform.