Second Dinner Parts Ways with Nuverse, Partners with Skystone Games
Following the removal of Marvel Snap from app stores in the wake of the Bytedance/TikTok situation, developer Second Dinner has severed ties with its publisher, Nuverse. The studio announced a new partnership with US-based publisher Skystone Games via its official Twitter account.
This move is the latest in a series of events impacting several titles published by Nuverse and other Bytedance subsidiaries, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, after they were caught in the crossfire of the recent TikTok ban. Bytedance's actions, which temporarily removed several apps from app stores, prompted a swift response and ultimately led to the apps' reinstatement. However, some gaming titles, like Marvel Snap, were left in limbo, with Second Dinner reporting they received no prior notification of the removal.
The Fallout
Second Dinner's decision to leave Nuverse is unsurprising given the unexpected and disruptive nature of the app store removals. The swiftness of the partnership with Skystone Games suggests significant behind-the-scenes turmoil for Nuverse and its relationships with developers.
While the geopolitical implications are noteworthy, a more pressing question is whether Bytedance's aggressive tactics to protect TikTok have inadvertently undermined its broader gaming ambitions. Second Dinner's actions certainly suggest this is a possibility.
For players eager to return to Marvel Snap, our tier lists provide a helpful resource to get back into the game.
