Garry Newman adds necks to his neckless characters because the lack of necks 'comes up consistently in our many many many negative reviews'

Garry Newman, creator of Garry’s Mod and founder of Facepunch Studios, announced that default characters in the game creation platform s&box now include necks. The change follows years of feedback from players, who frequently cited the lack of necks as a recurring criticism in reviews. Newman acknowledged the update as a response to persistent negative feedback rather than a comprehensive fix for other issues in the game. The adjustment is part of ongoing efforts to refine the platform based on community input.

Newman explained that the updated default character, called the citizen, now features a non-frowning face and customizable body sliders. Players can adjust chest, waist, neck, and nose size, as well as eye color. Despite the addition of necks, Newman noted that users who prefer the original neckless design can restore it using the available sliders. The update reflects Facepunch Studios’ commitment to addressing player concerns incrementally.

The announcement was made by Newman, who expressed personal fondness for the neckless design but emphasized the importance of responding to community feedback. He described the neck addition as one of several adjustments being made to improve s&box based on user reviews. The change is part of a broader effort to refine the platform’s default character model and enhance player satisfaction.

Players can review the full patch notes for additional details on the update and other modifications included in the latest changes. Newman indicated that further adjustments, including any late-breaking neck-related updates, would be incorporated as they are identified. The update is now live for users to experience in s&box.