The default characters in s&box, the spiritual successor to Garry's Mod, have been updated to include necks. This change addresses a point of consistent feedback that creator Garry Newman has received.
Newman, founder of Facepunch Studios, stated that while he personally liked the neckless design, the persistent negative feedback indicated a need for change. "But the feedback we've consistently got is that people hate them. They hate everything about them," Newman explained in a Steam update. He added that the neck addition is part of an effort to address this criticism alongside other player feedback.
While the characters now have necks by default, Newman also confirmed that customization options allow players to revert to a neckless appearance if they prefer. "We have sliders to alter other aspects of the body like their chest, waist, neck, and nose size," he noted. "So if you liked having no neck, you can bring that back with a slider."
The update acknowledges that while this change alone won't define the success of s&box, it is a direct response to a frequently mentioned issue in player reviews. Newman expressed his intention to "fidget around and change things to see if we can change that" sentiment.
Fans of games where characters possess necks might also enjoy titles like The Sims 4, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, and Corsair Cove, where neck anatomy is standard.