Second Dinner, the developer behind the popular mobile game Marvel Snap, has severed ties with its former publisher, Nuverse. The studio has announced a new partnership with US-based publisher Skystone Games. This move follows the game's temporary removal from app stores in the aftermath of the Bytedance (TikTok's parent company) controversy.
The recent events surrounding Bytedance and its subsidiaries, including Nuverse, have created significant upheaval. Games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Marvel Snap were caught in the crossfire of the TikTok ban a few weeks ago. Bytedance's actions, initially perceived as a strategic move, ultimately led to widespread disruption. While TikTok’s restoration was swift, other titles published by Bytedance subsidiaries experienced prolonged outages. Second Dinner, for example, was not informed of Marvel Snap's removal and spent weeks working to restore service.
The Fallout from the TikTok Gambit
Second Dinner's decision to part ways with Nuverse is unsurprising given the circumstances. The unexpected and disruptive removal of Marvel Snap likely damaged the relationship irreparably. The speed of this transition suggests significant internal repercussions for Nuverse resulting from the developer fallout.
While the geopolitical implications are noteworthy, the more pressing question is whether Bytedance's aggressive tactics to protect TikTok have inadvertently undermined its gaming ambitions. Second Dinner's actions certainly suggest this is a possibility.
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