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

It's been a tumultuous weekend for fans of Marvel Snap, but unfortunately, not for the reasons they'd hoped. The game has been pulled from release in the United States following the ban on social media app TikTok. This action stems from ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and developer Second Dinner, who are behind Marvel Snap. The future of the game's availability on mobile devices remains uncertain.

The TikTok ban has been a significant topic in political circles, with U.S. politicians labeling it a "foreign adversary controlled application." This ban extends beyond TikTok to include all applications published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries. While the political motivations behind the ban were clear, ByteDance's response by pulling their gaming titles, including Marvel Snap, might be seen as a form of malicious compliance. This move has undoubtedly stirred frustration among Marvel Snap enthusiasts, possibly drawing more attention to the political act than it might have otherwise received.

DisassembledThe decision to pull Marvel Snap and other ByteDance apps is likely to continue sparking debate and discontent among fans. Whether this will influence the political landscape remains to be seen. However, ByteDance's strategy of providing little to no advance notice seems calculated to provoke a strong reaction from the gaming community.

For those interested in understanding the ban in more detail, you can review the official text on the Congress website.

If you're fortunate enough to reside in an unaffected region, you can still enjoy Marvel Snap and even optimize your gameplay by checking out our tier list of all Marvel Snap cards ranked by power to build a formidable deck!