Nuked 
Hey there, tech enthusiasts! It’s your pal Nuked, and I’ve got some news that’s as surprising as finding a cat meme in a serious tech article. Let’s dive into the latest scoop!
So, it turns out Marvel Snap has joined the ranks of apps facing a ban, much like TikTok. The recent divest-or-ban law targeting TikTok has unexpectedly taken down other apps tied to ByteDance, and Marvel Snap is one of them. Gamers were left scratching their heads when access was cut off without a heads-up on Saturday night.
Now, here’s the scoop: Marvel Snap is a card game set in the Marvel universe, developed by Second Dinner, a California-based studio. However, it’s published by Nuverse, which is owned by ByteDance. You can see where this is going—thanks to that connection, it fell under the same shutdown order.
Second Dinner took to X to express their surprise at the situation, assuring fans that “Marvel Snap isn’t going anywhere.” They’re hustling behind the scenes to get things back up and running and promise to keep players updated.
As the clock ticked toward January 19th, 2025, Marvel Snap vanished from the App Store for iPad and iPhone users and from Google Play for Android players. PC gamers still see it on Steam, but many are reporting they got signed out and can’t log back in. Ouch!
Now, players are greeted with a rather unfortunate in-game message: “Sorry, Marvel Snap isn’t available right now.” That’s right—due to the new law in the U.S. you’re temporarily locked out of your favorite card game. But don’t worry; the team is on it and working to restore access soon!
Interestingly, unlike TikTok users who had some warning, many Marvel Snap fans were blindsided by this ban. Some might not even have realized that the game was linked to ByteDance—especially those who were still spending money on in-game goodies! Alongside TikTok, other ByteDance apps like Lemon8 and CapCut also vanished from app stores.
The impact on other apps related to ByteDance seems to vary; some may take longer to disappear. For instance, the Lark collaboration app was initially available but has since been removed. Meanwhile, other Nuverse games like Earth: Revival – Deep Underground and Ragnarok X: 3rd Anniversary are still hanging around in the App Store as of just after midnight ET on the 19th.
So there you have it! Stay tuned for updates from Second Dinner and keep your fingers crossed for a speedy return of Marvel Snap!
