The temporary shutdown of TikTok in the US on January 19th unexpectedly impacted Marvel Snap, the popular card game published by Nuverse (a ByteDance subsidiary). This disruption, lasting approximately 24 hours, resulted in the game's temporary unavailability. While Marvel Snap is now back online, full functionality, including in-app purchases, is still being restored.
This incident, stemming from the ongoing political scrutiny surrounding TikTok's US operations, has prompted Second Dinner Studios to explore alternative publishing options and the internalization of certain services. TikTok's precarious situation, granted only a 90-day extension to sell a 50% stake to a US entity, leaves Marvel Snap vulnerable to future disruptions should this deal fail.
The lack of prior warning angered many players, particularly those who continued making in-game purchases unaware of the potential lockout. While PC users via Steam remained unaffected, numerous players reported authorization problems. Second Dinner Studios, expressing surprise at the event, assures players via Platform X that Marvel Snap is here to stay and that they are diligently working to fully restore the game. A further update is promised. The statement, "Marvel Snap is here to stay. We're working hard to restore the game as quickly as possible, and we'll keep players informed of our progress," was issued on Platform X.
