Marvel Snap's US Removal Following TikTok Ban
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's developer Second Dinner, has pulled the popular card game from US app stores. This appears to be a form of protest against the ban.
The TikTok ban, driven by concerns from US politicians about its potential as a "foreign adversary controlled application," extends to all apps published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries. ByteDance's action could be interpreted as "malicious compliance," effectively leveraging the ban to galvanize Marvel Snap's player base against the political decision. The lack of prior warning likely amplified the negative reaction.
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The removal of Marvel Snap and other ByteDance apps is undoubtedly causing significant backlash among fans. The political impact of this remains uncertain, but some speculate that the lack of advance notice was a deliberate tactic to incite strong reactions.
For a deeper understanding of the ban, consult the official Congressional website. Players outside the affected regions can still access the game and utilize our Marvel Snap tier list to build optimal decks. The future availability of Marvel Snap in the US remains unclear.
