OH SNAP! Marvel’s popular card game banned in US due to ongoing TikTok battle

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Several players, including myself, were taken aback to learn that Marvel Snap is now unavailable in the U.S., as it’s published by Nuverse, which has links to ByteDance, the company behind TikTok. The U.S. government and ByteDance are engaged in a dispute over whether TikTok might be a security threat due to the user data it gathers.

Marvel Snap and TikTok simultaneously ceased operation, vanishing from the App Store and Google Play. This unexpected turn left not only players but also developers Second Dinner and publisher Nuverse caught off guard. They revealed on their respective accounts that they were blindsided by this decision. Currently, they are making efforts to restore the game’s functionality and will provide updates as the situation develops.

Players attempting to log into the popular card battler in the US receive this message:

I apologize, but at present, Marvel Snap is unavailable due to a new law in the U.S. This legislation prohibits the usage of Marvel Snap. However, know that we are diligently working to resume our services in the U.S. as soon as possible. Please keep an eye on our updates!

Unexpectedly, this roadblock might prove to be the toughest hurdle that Second Dinner’s record-breaking game has encountered thus far. Launched in October 2022, it managed to rake in over $100 million within months. It is now collaborating with NetEase Games’ popular hero shooter Marvel Rivals, hinting at future partnerships. However, these plans have suddenly encountered a major obstacle.

Among other services by ByteDance, the lifestyle social app Lemon8 and video editor Capcut were also impacted. Regrettably, some TikTok users have been experimenting with Lemon8 in a bid that it could possibly escape the closure.

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2025-01-19 09:27