Marvel Snap Returns: Developers Seek New Publisher

On January 19, TikTok temporarily ceased operations in the US, causing an unexpected ripple effect on Marvel Snap, the popular card game developed by Second Dinner Studios and released by Nuverse, a division of ByteDance, TikTok's parent company. This led to a 24-hour unavailability of the game, which has since been restored but still lacks full functionality, particularly in-game purchases.

In response to this disruption, the developers are considering a change of publishers and plan to shift some services to internal resources to mitigate future risks. This decision was detailed in an official statement on Platform X, driven by the political uncertainties surrounding TikTok. The company was given a 90-day extension to sell 50% of its business to a local owner, and failure to meet this deadline could result in further blockages affecting Marvel Snap and other related projects.

Second Dinner Studios has promised to provide further updates soon. Despite the game being accessible on Steam for PC users, many players have reported issues with authorization. The developers expressed their surprise at the incident and are diligently working to fully restore the game. An official statement from Platform X reassures players, stating, "Marvel Snap is here to stay. We're working hard to restore the game as quickly as possible, and we'll keep players informed of our progress."

One of the most frustrating aspects for players was the lack of prior warning about the potential lockout, leading to continued in-game purchases without knowledge of the impending disruption.