Marvel Snap: Game Back Online After TikTok Ban Disruption ; What’s Next?

Marvel Snap fans, rejoice! The popular card game is back online in the U.S. after a surprising two-day outage caused by the brief TikTok ban. Developers at Second Dinner are already making big moves to ensure this kind of chaos doesn’t happen again, marking the start of what they’re calling a “new era” for the game.

How TikTok’s Ban Took Marvel Snap Offline

On January 19, the U.S. dropped the hammer on TikTok after its parent company, ByteDance, refused to sell its majority shares to American owners. But TikTok wasn’t the only casualty in this showdown. ByteDance also owns Marvel Snap’s publisher, Nuverse, which left the card game unexpectedly tangled up in the mess.

Without warning, Marvel Snap players in the U.S. found themselves locked out. Even the devs at Second Dinner were blindsided, saying,

    “This outage is a surprise to us and wasn’t planned.”

While they reassured fans that Marvel Snap “isn’t going anywhere,” players couldn’t help but worry about how long it would be before the game came back.

 

 

Back Online and Better Than Ever

Two days later, Marvel Snap is officially back in action! Second Dinner broke the good news on X (formerly Twitter), confirming that U.S. players can once again jump into their favorite battles.

    “Marvel Snap is back online in the U.S.,” they said, adding that this hiccup has sparked some major changes for the game’s future.

A New Mission Statement for Marvel Snap

To prevent future disruptions, Second Dinner is planning to bring more services in-house and partner with a new publisher. They’re calling this move “the start of a new era” for Marvel Snap.

What’s the Status Right Now?

While existing players can play again, there are still a few kinks being worked out:

• App Store Access: The game may not be visible in U.S. app stores yet, so new players can’t download it at the moment.
• In-App Purchases: Buying Gold and other goodies is temporarily unavailable, but you can still grind for rewards or check out the Web Shop in the meantime.

What’s Next for Marvel Snap?

With Second Dinner on the hunt for a new publishing partner, the future of Marvel Snap could see some big changes. But one thing’s clear: the devs are fully committed to keeping the game thriving for years to come.

So, shuffle your decks, snap your fingers, and get ready for the next chapter in Marvel Snap’s journey—it’s only getting started!