Marvel Snap, the popular comic-themed card battler, has been pulled from the US app stores following the TikTok ban. This action stems from ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, also being the publisher of Marvel Snap's developer, Second Dinner. The timing of the removal coincides with the US government's ban on TikTok, which extends to all ByteDance-affiliated applications. The ban cites concerns that TikTok poses a national security risk as a "foreign adversary controlled application."
ByteDance's swift removal of its games, including Marvel Snap, could be interpreted as a form of protest against the ban. This unexpected move has understandably angered many Marvel Snap fans, bringing increased attention to the political implications of the TikTok ban. Some speculate that the lack of prior warning was a deliberate tactic to maximize the impact on players and generate public outcry.
The official text of the ban can be found on the Congress website for those interested in learning more. For players outside the affected regions, our Marvel Snap card tier list remains a valuable resource for building powerful decks. The future availability of Marvel Snap in the US remains uncertain.
