Second Dinner Parts Ways with Nuverse, Partners with Skystone Games Following Marvel Snap App Store Removal
Following the unexpected removal of Marvel Snap from app stores in the wake of Bytedance's actions surrounding TikTok, developer Second Dinner has severed ties with its publisher, Nuverse. The studio announced a new partnership with US-based publisher Skystone Games via its official Twitter account.
This move concludes a tumultuous period for several titles published by Nuverse and other Bytedance subsidiaries, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Marvel Snap, all caught in the crossfire of the recent TikTok ban. Bytedance's actions, which temporarily deprived users of access to these apps, prompted a swift response, ultimately leading to the restoration of TikTok's services. However, other gaming titles, such as Marvel Snap, were seemingly left in limbo. Second Dinner reported not being informed of the app's removal and spent weeks working to restore service.
The Fallout for Nuverse
Second Dinner's decision to leave Nuverse is unsurprising given the circumstances. The abrupt and unannounced removal of Marvel Snap likely caused significant friction between the developer and publisher. The speed of this partnership change suggests considerable internal fallout for Nuverse within Bytedance.
While the broader geopolitical implications are noteworthy, the more pressing question is whether Bytedance's aggressive tactics to protect TikTok have inadvertently undermined its ambitious gaming division. Second Dinner's actions certainly suggest this might be the case.
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