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

The weekend brought unwelcome news for Marvel Snap fans in the United States. Following the TikTok ban, publisher ByteDance—also the parent company of Marvel Snap developer Second Dinner—pulled the popular card game from the US market. This appears to be a form of protest against the ban.

The TikTok ban, driven by concerns from US politicians about potential national security risks posed by a "foreign adversary controlled application," extends to all apps published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries. ByteDance's action could be viewed as a strategic response, leveraging fan outrage to highlight the impact of the ban.

The sudden removal of Marvel Snap, and other ByteDance-published apps, has understandably ignited a backlash from players. While the political ramifications remain uncertain, the lack of advance warning from ByteDance suggests a deliberate attempt to maximize the impact on fans and encourage vocal opposition.

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The controversy surrounding the removal of Marvel Snap is likely to continue. For further details on the ban, consult the official Congress website. Players outside the affected regions can still enjoy the game and consult our tier list to build powerful decks.