Marvel Snap goes offline in the United States in the wake of TikTok ban

Marvel Snap, the popular comic-themed card battler, has been unexpectedly removed from the US app stores. This follows the recent ban on TikTok, which shares the same parent company, ByteDance, with Marvel Snap's developer, Second Dinner. The removal appears to be a direct response to the TikTok ban, leaving many players frustrated and uncertain about the game's future availability in the US.

The TikTok ban, driven by concerns from US politicians regarding national security and potential foreign influence, extends to all applications published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries. ByteDance's swift removal of its games, including Marvel Snap, could be interpreted as a form of protest or, cynically, a calculated move to galvanize player outrage and bring attention to the ban. This lack of advance warning has certainly angered many Marvel Snap fans.

The removal of Marvel Snap and other ByteDance-published apps is likely to continue generating significant backlash from players. The political impact of this remains to be seen, but the lack of prior notice suggests a deliberate strategy to maximize the impact on players and encourage public outcry.

For more information on the specifics of the ban, you can consult the official congressional website. Meanwhile, players outside the affected regions can continue enjoying the game and might find our Marvel Snap card tier list helpful in building powerful decks.