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

Marvel Snap's US Removal Following 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, has pulled the popular card game from US app stores. This appears to be a form of protest against the ban.

The TikTok ban, driven by concerns from US politicians about its potential as a "foreign adversary controlled application," extends to all apps published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries. While many focus solely on the TikTok ban, this broader impact has been felt by Marvel Snap players.

ByteDance's action could be interpreted as "malicious compliance," effectively leveraging the ban to galvanize Marvel Snap's fanbase and generate negative public reaction to the political decision. The lack of prior warning likely amplified the outrage among players.

The removal of Marvel Snap, along with other ByteDance apps, is sure to continue causing significant backlash. The political impact of this remains uncertain, but the lack of advance notice suggests a deliberate attempt to incite player frustration.

For more details on the ban, refer to the official Congressional website. Players outside the US can still access the game and consult our tier list to build powerful decks. The future availability of Marvel Snap in the US remains unclear.