The weekend brought unwelcome news for Marvel Snap fans in the United States. Following the TikTok ban, publisher ByteDance—also the parent company of Marvel Snap developer Second Dinner—pulled the popular card game from the US market. This appears to be a form of protest against the ban.
The TikTok ban, driven by concerns from US politicians about potential national security risks from a "foreign adversary controlled application," has broader implications than initially anticipated. The ban extends to all apps published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries.
ByteDance's action could be interpreted as a calculated move, leveraging the outrage among Marvel Snap players to highlight the impact of the ban. This unexpected removal has certainly galvanized fans, potentially increasing awareness and opposition to the political action.
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The removal of Marvel Snap and other ByteDance-published apps is likely to continue causing significant upset among players. The long-term political impact remains uncertain, but the lack of advance warning from ByteDance suggests a deliberate strategy to maximize the impact of the removal and encourage vocal fan response.
For more information on the ban itself, consult the official Congressional website.
Players outside the affected regions can still enjoy Marvel Snap and explore our tier list to build powerful decks.
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