The temporary shutdown of TikTok in the US on January 19th unexpectedly impacted Marvel Snap, the popular card game published by Nuverse (a ByteDance subsidiary). This disruption, lasting approximately 24 hours, resulted in the game becoming temporarily inaccessible. While Marvel Snap is now back online, full functionality, including in-app purchases, remains under restoration.
This incident, stemming from the ongoing political scrutiny surrounding TikTok's US operations, has prompted Second Dinner Studios to explore alternative publishing options and internalize certain services. TikTok's 90-day extension to sell a 50% stake to a US entity leaves Marvel Snap vulnerable to future disruptions should the deal fail.
An official statement on Platform X assures players that "Marvel Snap is here to stay," emphasizing the developers' commitment to swift restoration. Despite this assurance, many users experienced authorization problems, though PC players via Steam remained unaffected. The lack of prior warning, leaving players unaware of the potential lockout and continuing to make in-game purchases, added to the frustration. Second Dinner Studios promises further updates.
