Marvel Snap Offline in US Amid TikTok Ban

It's turning out to be a challenging weekend for fans of Marvel Snap, unfortunately. In response to the recent ban of the social media app TikTok, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and developer Second Dinner, has pulled several of their gaming titles from release in the United States. This includes the popular comic-themed card battler, Marvel Snap.

The TikTok ban, driven by accusations from American politicians labeling it a "foreign adversary controlled application," extends beyond just TikTok to encompass all applications published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries. While this move might not have been anticipated by politicians, ByteDance's decision to pull their games could be seen as a form of protest or malicious compliance, effectively drawing attention to the ban and stirring up discontent among Marvel Snap fans.

DisassembledThe sudden removal of Marvel Snap and other ByteDance-owned apps is likely to fuel a significant backlash from fans. Whether this will have a broader political impact remains uncertain, but the lack of advance warning from ByteDance might be a strategic move to galvanize fans into expressing their frustration.

For those interested in understanding the ban in more detail, the official text can be found on the Congress website.

If you're fortunate enough to be located in an unaffected region, you can explore our comprehensive tier list of Marvel Snap cards ranked by power to craft a formidable deck and continue enjoying the game.