Marvel Snap, the popular card battler from Second Dinner, is back online in the US after a tumultuous period stemming from the TikTok ban impacting its publisher, ByteDance. The abrupt service interruption, accompanied by a "banned" message, reportedly caught Second Dinner off guard.

This incident has prompted Second Dinner to publicly announce its search for a new publisher, a significant blow to Nuverse (ByteDance's subsidiary) following the game's successful 2022 launch. The developer's frustration is understandable, given the negative player reaction to lost login rewards and disrupted gameplay. Social media reflects a wave of angry player complaints.

The search for a new publishing partner could take considerable time, potentially months or even years. Second Dinner will undoubtedly prioritize preventing similar disruptions in the future. Meanwhile, players can resume enjoying Marvel Snap, and may find our helpful guides, such as our comprehensive card tier list, beneficial.