Marvel Snap Resumes Service in the U.S. After TikTok-Related Ban

The popular card game was unexpectedly taken offline due to its connection to ByteDance, but developers are working to prevent future disruptions.

Marvel Snap was temporarily banned in the U.S. as a consequence of a law targeting ByteDance, the parent company of its publisher, Nuverse.
The game's removal from app stores and downtime surprised its developer, Second Dinner, which has since restored the game for U.S. players.
Second Dinner announced plans to bring more operations in-house and seek a new publisher to avoid similar issues in the future.
Players affected by the downtime will be compensated for missed in-game content, rewards, and missions, according to the developer.
The incident highlights broader concerns about the impact of geopolitical tensions on apps and games tied to Chinese companies.