Exclusive: Marvel Snap Back Online, Publisher Search Begins

Marvel Snap, the popular card battler from Second Dinner, is back online in the US after a tumultuous period stemming from the TikTok ban impacting its publisher, ByteDance. The abrupt service interruption, complete with a "banned" warning, reportedly caught Second Dinner off guard.

The developer's response has been swift and decisive. While addressing player concerns and restoring service, Second Dinner has publicly announced its search for a new publishing partner. This is a significant blow to Nuverse, ByteDance's subsidiary, considering the game's successful 2022 launch and positive reception.

The decision by ByteDance to pull TikTok and several gaming titles without adequate warning to developers, as previously discussed, has clearly backfired. Second Dinner's understandable anger is evident in their social media channels, where frustrated players express concerns about missed rewards and disrupted gameplay. The decision to seek a new publisher underscores the depth of this behind-the-scenes frustration.

Finding a new publisher could take months, even years. The immediate priority is preventing a recurrence of this incident. Meanwhile, players eager to return to the game might find our Marvel Snap guides helpful, particularly our comprehensive card tier list.