Marvel Snap Returns with Publisher Shake-up

The temporary shutdown of TikTok in the US on January 19th unexpectedly impacted Marvel Snap, the popular card game published by Nuverse (a ByteDance subsidiary). This disruption resulted in a 24-hour outage before the game's partial restoration. While Marvel Snap is back online, in-app purchases remain unavailable.

This incident, stemming from the ongoing political uncertainty surrounding TikTok's US operations, has prompted Second Dinner Studios to explore alternative publishing options and internalize some services. TikTok's 90-day extension to sell a 50% stake to a US entity leaves Marvel Snap vulnerable to future disruptions if the deal fails.

An official statement on X assures players that "Marvel Snap is here to stay," and the developers are actively working to restore full functionality. Despite this reassurance, many players experienced authorization problems, though PC users via Steam remained unaffected. The lack of prior warning is a significant point of contention, leaving many users frustrated after making in-game purchases. Second Dinner Studios promises further updates soon.