Marvel Snap Offline in US Amid TikTok Ban

The recent TikTok ban in the United States has had a significant ripple effect, impacting the availability of Marvel Snap. ByteDance, TikTok's parent company and also the parent company of Marvel Snap's developer, Second Dinner, has removed the popular card game from US app stores, seemingly in response to the ban.

The TikTok ban, stemming from concerns among US politicians about a "foreign adversary controlled application," extends to all apps published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries. ByteDance's action could be interpreted as a form of "malicious compliance," effectively leveraging the ban to generate negative public sentiment towards the political decision. This unexpected removal has understandably angered Marvel Snap's fanbase.

The removal of Marvel Snap, along with other ByteDance-published apps, is likely to continue fueling controversy. The political impact remains uncertain, but the lack of prior warning from ByteDance suggests a deliberate attempt to galvanize fan outrage.

For those interested in the specifics of the ban, the official Congressional website provides detailed information. Players outside the affected regions can still access our Marvel Snap card tier list to build optimal decks. The future availability of Marvel Snap in the US remains unclear.