Marvel Snap, the hit card battler from Second Dinner, is back online in the United States after a tumultuous period. The game’s brief unavailability stemmed from the recent TikTok ban affecting its publisher, ByteDance subsidiary Nuverse. However, the developer claims they were not informed of the decision to abruptly halt service and display a “banned” message.
While Second Dinner addresses player concerns and the fallout from the service interruption, a surprising announcement has emerged: they are actively seeking a new publisher. This is a significant blow to Nuverse, who successfully launched the popular title in 2022, combining iconic Marvel characters with fast-paced card battles.
Dinner time My previous article discussed the potential repercussions of ByteDance's decision to pull TikTok and several gaming titles without prior warning to developers. This lack of communication likely fueled Second Dinner's anger, as evidenced by the outpouring of frustrated player complaints on social media regarding lost login rewards and event progress.
The decision to find a new publisher underscores the severity of the situation and the behind-the-scenes tension. Securing a new publishing partner could take months, or even years. The hope is to prevent a recurrence of this recent incident. In the meantime, if you're ready to jump back into the action, check out our helpful guides, including our tier list ranking all Marvel Snap cards!