On January 19th, a temporary suspension of TikTok's US operations unexpectedly impacted Marvel Snap, the popular card game developed by Second Dinner Studios and published by Nuverse, a ByteDance subsidiary. The game went offline for 24 hours before being restored, though in-app purchases remain unavailable.
This disruption, attributed to ongoing political risks surrounding TikTok's US operations and a looming deadline to sell a 50% stake, prompted Second Dinner Studios to announce plans to explore alternative publishers and bring some services in-house. The 90-day extension granted for this sale leaves Marvel Snap vulnerable to future disruptions should the agreement fail.
While the game is back online, authorization issues persist for many players, although PC users via Steam remained unaffected. Second Dinner expressed surprise at the event and assured players via an official Platform X statement: “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.” The lack of prior warning caused significant frustration, particularly for players who made in-game purchases before the shutdown. Further updates are promised.
