Marvel Snap Offline in U.S. After TikTok Ban

It's turning out to be a challenging weekend for Marvel Snap enthusiasts, and unfortunately, not for positive reasons. The recent ban of the social media app TikTok has led ByteDance, TikTok's publisher and developer, to pull several of their gaming releases from the U.S. market, including the popular comic-themed card battler, Marvel Snap. ByteDance, which also owns Second Dinner, the developers behind Marvel Snap, appears to be taking this action in protest.

The TikTok ban, driven by concerns from U.S. politicians who label it a "foreign adversary controlled application," extends beyond just TikTok. It encompasses all applications published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries, a fact that may not have been fully anticipated by lawmakers. ByteDance's decision to pull their games can be seen as a form of strategic retaliation, aimed at stirring up discontent among fans who might otherwise overlook the political maneuver.

DisassembledThe removal of Marvel Snap and other ByteDance-owned apps is likely to keep the controversy burning brightly among fans. Whether this uproar will influence political decisions remains to be seen, but ByteDance's lack of advance warning to fans could be an intentional move to amplify their frustration and encourage vocal opposition.

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

If you're fortunate enough to reside in an unaffected region, you can still enjoy Marvel Snap. Check out our tier list of all Marvel Snap cards ranked by power to help you construct a formidable deck!