Marvel Snap, the popular card battler from Second Dinner, is back online in the US after a tumultuous period. The game's temporary unavailability stemmed from the recent TikTok ban impacting its publisher, ByteDance's subsidiary Nuverse. However, the developer claims they were not informed of the decision to abruptly halt service and display a "banned" message.
This incident has led Second Dinner to publicly announce its search for a new publisher. This is a significant setback for Nuverse, considering the game's successful 2022 launch, which cleverly blended iconic Marvel characters with fast-paced card battles.
The abrupt shutdown, seemingly orchestrated by ByteDance, without prior warning to Second Dinner, caused significant backlash. Players expressed outrage on social media, highlighting missed login rewards and disrupted gameplay. Second Dinner's decision to seek a new publisher underscores the depth of their frustration.
Finding a new publisher could take months, or even years. The immediate priority is preventing a recurrence of this situation. In the meantime, players can return to the game and utilize resources like our comprehensive Marvel Snap card tier list to enhance their gameplay.