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 the US market. This appears to be a form of protest against the ban.
The TikTok ban, driven by concerns from US politicians about the app being a "foreign adversary controlled application," extends to all apps published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries. ByteDance's action could be interpreted as a calculated move, leveraging the resulting fan outrage to highlight the ban's impact. The lack of advance warning only amplified the negative reaction.
A Controversial Decision
The removal of Marvel Snap, along with other ByteDance apps, is generating significant backlash from fans. The long-term political consequences remain uncertain. Some speculate that ByteDance's lack of prior notice was a deliberate tactic to maximize the public outcry.
For those seeking more information, the official text of the ban is available on the Congress website. Players outside the affected regions can still access our Marvel Snap tier list to build powerful decks. The future availability of Marvel Snap in the US remains unclear.
