Second Dinner, the developer behind the popular mobile game Marvel Snap, has severed ties with its publisher, Nuverse. The studio has announced a new partnership with US-based Skystone Games. This move follows the game's temporary removal from app stores in the wake of the Bytedance (TikTok's parent company) controversies.
The recent events surrounding Bytedance and its subsidiaries, including Nuverse, have caused significant disruption for several titles, such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Marvel Snap. These games were caught in the crossfire of the TikTok ban, a situation that unfolded rapidly and unexpectedly. Second Dinner, notably, was not informed about Marvel Snap's removal and spent weeks working to restore service.
The Fallout from Bytedance's Actions
Second Dinner's decision to part ways with Nuverse isn't entirely unexpected. The abrupt and unauthorized removal of Marvel Snap likely caused considerable friction between the developer and publisher. This swift change suggests significant internal repercussions for Nuverse resulting from the handling of the situation.
While the geopolitical implications are significant, a more pressing question arises: Has Bytedance's aggressive approach to protecting TikTok inadvertently undermined its gaming ambitions? Second Dinner's actions strongly suggest this might be the case.
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