Marvel Snap's US removal follows the TikTok ban. ByteDance, TikTok's parent company and also the parent company of Second Dinner (Marvel Snap's developer), has pulled several games, seemingly in protest. The game's future on US mobile platforms remains uncertain.
The TikTok ban, driven by concerns from US politicians about a "foreign adversary controlled application," has broader implications, affecting all apps published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries. ByteDance's actions could be viewed as "malicious compliance," effectively leveraging the ban to galvanize Marvel Snap's fanbase against the political action.
The removal of Marvel Snap and other ByteDance apps is likely to continue causing significant backlash from players. The political impact of this remains unclear, but the lack of advance warning from ByteDance suggests a deliberate attempt to incite player outrage.
For more details on the ban, consult the official Congressional website. Players outside the affected regions can still access our Marvel Snap card tier list to build powerful decks.
