After a tumultuous few days, fans of the hit card battler Marvel Snap can breathe a sigh of relief as the game is back online in the United States. The brief unavailability stemmed from the fallout of the TikTok ban, which impacted its publisher, ByteDance. However, what's stirred the pot even more is that developer Second Dinner was seemingly left in the dark about the sudden service interruption, complete with a stark "banned" message displayed to players.
As Second Dinner scrambles to manage the fallout and soothe disgruntled players, they've also dropped a bombshell: they're on the hunt for a new publisher. This development is a significant blow to Nuverse, ByteDance's subsidiary, which has been at the helm since Marvel Snap's well-received launch in 2022. The game, which marries the excitement of fast-paced card battles with the iconic heroes of the Marvel universe, has been a top property for Nuverse until now.
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By now, you might have seen my take on this saga (and if you haven't, you're missing out!). I highlighted how ByteDance's decision to pull the plug on both TikTok and several of its gaming ventures with little to no warning could backfire, and it seems that's exactly what's happening. The frustration at Second Dinner is palpable, especially evident from the flood of complaints on their social media about missed log-in rewards and disrupted event gameplay.
The announcement to seek a new publisher underscores the underlying tension and dissatisfaction within Second Dinner. While it may take months or even years to secure a new partner, the hope is that such disruptions won't recur. In the meantime, if you're eager to dive back into Marvel Snap, why not check out our comprehensive guides? Our tier list of all Marvel Snap cards ranked is the perfect resource to help you get started and enhance your gameplay!
