Marvel Snap, the hit card battler from Second Dinner, is back online in the United States after a tumultuous few days. The game's brief unavailability stemmed from the recent TikTok ban affecting its publisher, ByteDance subsidiary Nuverse. However, the abrupt shutdown, complete with a "banned" warning, reportedly took Second Dinner by surprise.
While addressing player concerns and restoring service, Second Dinner has announced it's actively searching for a new publisher. This is a significant blow to Nuverse, following the successful 2022 launch of Marvel Snap, which cleverly blended iconic Marvel characters with fast-paced card battles.
Second Dinner's frustration is understandable. Social media reveals a wave of angry players missing out on login rewards and event gameplay due to the unexpected shutdown. The decision to seek a new publisher underscores the depth of this behind-the-scenes anger over ByteDance's actions. The process of finding a new publisher could take months, or even years. The hope now is to prevent a recurrence of this incident.
In the meantime, if you're eager to return to the world of Marvel Snap, check out our helpful guides! Our comprehensive tier list ranking all Marvel Snap cards is a great place to start.