Marvel Snap's US Shutdown: A ByteDance Fallout?
The recent US ban of Marvel Snap, alongside Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and CapCut, is directly linked to the ongoing scrutiny of their parent company, ByteDance – the owner of TikTok. This preemptive move by ByteDance aims to mitigate potential wider repercussions stemming from growing US national security and data privacy concerns surrounding TikTok.
The decision to pull these popular apps from the US market highlights the significant pressure ByteDance faces from US lawmakers. The US represents a substantial portion of these apps' user base and revenue, making a prolonged ban a significant financial blow.
While there's speculation of a possible, albeit temporary, TikTok return, the future of Marvel Snap and the other ByteDance-owned apps in the US remains uncertain. For now, the situation is fluid, leaving players and the company awaiting further developments. However, players outside the US can continue enjoying the game via the Google Play Store.
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