Marvel Snap in the US is blocked due to Tik-Tok restrictions

Marvel Snap, developed by California-based Second Dinner and published by ByteDance's Nuverse, was unexpectedly removed from iOS and Android on January 18, 2025. This ban, affecting other ByteDance apps like CapCut and Lemon8, left many players frustrated, particularly due to the lack of prior warning. While users are reporting authorization problems, the game remains accessible on Steam for PC players.

Second Dinner has publicly stated their commitment to restoring the game's availability on mobile platforms, assuring players via Platform X that "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." The sudden removal is particularly concerning for players who continued making in-app purchases unaware of the impending ban.

Interestingly, the impact on other ByteDance applications was inconsistent. While Marvel Snap was affected, other titles like Ragnarok X: 3rd Anniversary and Earth: Revival - Deep Underground remain playable.

Prior to the ban, we covered the addition of the Moonstone card to Marvel Snap. This Ongoing card (4/6) offers a significant gameplay advantage by copying the Ongoing effects of 1, 2, and 3-cost cards in its lane. Given the existing number of low-cost Ongoing cards (like Ant-Man and U.S. Agent), Moonstone's ability to quickly accumulate power through these free effects represents a substantial meta shift.