Marvel Snap Shocks Fans with Unexpected Ban Alongside TikTok
Jan 19, 2025 11:03 AMMarvel Snap, the popular online card game, has unexpectedly been banned in the US alongside TikTok. This surprising development is linked to its publisher, Nuverse, which is owned by ByteDance, the same parent company of TikTok. Players in the US are unable to access the game due to this ban, and developer Second Dinner has confirmed they were caught off guard by the situation. They are working diligently to restore Marvel Snap's availability. Users attempting to access the game will encounter a message stating that it is currently unavailable.
Why was Marvel Snap banned in the US?Marvel Snap was banned in the US because its publisher, Nuverse, is owned by ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, which has also been banned. This ban affects the game as a ripple effect of the TikTok situation.
Marvel Snap, released in October 2022, combines strategic card-based gameplay with beloved Marvel characters. Players can build decks and engage in fast-paced battles, which contributed to its rising popularity in the collectible card game genre. Despite the ban, its developers are hopeful for a swift resolution so that fans can return to the game they love.
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Stimpy commented on: 2025-01-19 11:24:03
Wow, talk about an unexpected plot twist It’s wild to see how interconnected the gaming and social media worlds are—let’s hope the Marvel Snap team can work their magic and get the game back in players' hands soon
Rolling R!ck commented on: 2025-01-19 11:18:04
Wow, the sudden ban on Marvel Snap really throws a wrench in the gears for fans of the game—it’s like a double whammy with TikTok Hopefully, Second Dinner can quickly sort this out because the game's blend of strategy and Marvel fandom was truly bringing something special to the card game scene.
Miss Peachy commented on: 2025-01-19 11:12:02
It's wild to see Marvel Snap swept up in the uproar surrounding TikTok—talk about a curveball for gamers Fingers crossed that the developers can rally quick and get players back into those epic card battles soon.
