It's turning out to be a challenging weekend for fans of Marvel Snap, and not in a good way. In response to the recent ban of the social media app TikTok, ByteDance, TikTok's parent company and also the publisher behind Second Dinner, the developers of Marvel Snap, has decided to pull several of their gaming titles from release in the United States. This move has unfortunately included the popular comic-themed card battler, Marvel Snap.
The TikTok ban, which has been making headlines due to claims by American politicians that it represents a "foreign adversary controlled application," extends beyond just TikTok. It encompasses all applications published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries. This broader impact might not have been fully anticipated by lawmakers, but ByteDance's response can be seen as a form of protest or malicious compliance, effectively drawing the ire of Marvel Snap's fanbase toward this political decision.
DisassembledThe sudden withdrawal of Marvel Snap and other ByteDance-owned apps is likely to continue stirring up significant discontent among fans. While it's uncertain whether this backlash will have any political repercussions, ByteDance's decision to provide little to no advance warning seems calculated to provoke a strong reaction from the community.
For those interested in understanding the details of the ban, you can review the official text on the Congress website.
If you're fortunate enough to be in a region unaffected by this ban, you can explore our comprehensive tier list of all Marvel Snap cards ranked by power to craft a top-tier deck and continue enjoying the game.
