Marvel Snap, developed by California-based Second Dinner and published by ByteDance subsidiary Nuverse, was unexpectedly removed from iOS and Android platforms on January 18, 2025. This action resulted in a ban alongside other ByteDance apps, including CapCut and Lemon8.
While the ban caused widespread frustration among players, particularly due to the lack of prior warning and continued in-app purchases before the removal, the game remains accessible on Steam for PC users. Second Dinner expressed surprise and assured players via an official Platform X statement that they are actively working to reinstate the game: “Marvel Snap is here to stay. We're working hard to restore the game as quickly as possible, and we'll keep players informed of our progress.”
Interestingly, not all ByteDance apps were affected. Games like Ragnarok X: 3rd Anniversary and Earth: Revival - Deep Underground remain playable.
Recent additions to the game, such as the Moonstone card, continue to generate discussion. Moonstone, a 4/6 cost Ongoing card, offers a unique advantage by copying the Ongoing effects of 1, 2, and 3-cost cards in its lane. This ability, combined with the existing pool of low-cost Ongoing cards like Ant-Man and U.S. Agent, allows for rapid power generation and strategic gameplay. Unlike many low-cost Ongoing cards that primarily focus on power generation, Moonstone's ability to acquire these effects at no additional cost makes her a particularly potent addition to the meta.
