"Marvel Snap Returns Online; Second Dinner Seeks New Publisher Amidst Discontent"

After a tense few days, Second Dinner's popular card battler game, Marvel Snap, is back online in the United States. The game was briefly unavailable due to the TikTok ban affecting its publisher, ByteDance. However, it seems that Second Dinner was not informed about the sudden decision to halt service, which came with a stark warning message labeling the app as "banned."

As Second Dinner works diligently to resolve ongoing issues and address player concerns, they have announced their intention to seek a new publisher. This development marks a significant blow for Nuverse, a ByteDance subsidiary that has been successfully publishing the game since its well-received launch in 2022, featuring iconic Marvel characters and dynamic card battles.

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You might have already read my opinion piece on this topic (and if you haven't, where have you been?). I highlighted that ByteDance's decision to abruptly pull both TikTok and its gaming titles, including Marvel Snap, without sufficient warning, was likely to backfire. It seems that prediction is coming true.

Second Dinner's frustration is evident, as their social media platforms are flooded with complaints from players who missed out on login rewards and event gameplay. The decision to seek a new publisher underscores the underlying tension and dissatisfaction with the recent events.

While it may take months or even years to secure a new publisher, the hope is that such incidents will not recur in the meantime. If you're eager to dive back into Marvel Snap, why not explore our comprehensive guides? Our tier list ranking all Marvel Snap cards is the perfect resource to help you get started and enhance your gameplay experience!