Marvel Snap Goes Offline in U.S. Amid TikTok Ban

It's turning out to be a challenging weekend for fans of Marvel Snap, and not in a good way. In a surprising move linked to the recent TikTok ban, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and developer of Marvel Snap through its subsidiary Second Dinner, has pulled the game from release in the United States. This action appears to be in protest of the ban, which has been labeled by American politicians as a "foreign adversary controlled application."

The TikTok ban, which has dominated headlines due to national security concerns, extends beyond just the social media platform to include all applications published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries. While this move might not have been anticipated by policymakers, it could be seen as ByteDance's form of malicious compliance, effectively rallying Marvel Snap's fanbase against the political decision.

DisassembledThe sudden withdrawal of Marvel Snap and other ByteDance-owned apps is likely to stir significant unrest among fans. Whether this uproar will influence political outcomes remains to be seen. However, ByteDance's decision to provide little to no advance warning may have been a strategic move to provoke a strong reaction from the community.

For those interested in understanding the details of the ban, you can find the official text on the Congress website.

If you're fortunate enough to reside in an unaffected region, you might want to explore our tier list of all Marvel Snap cards ranked by power to craft a formidable deck and keep enjoying the game.