On January 19th, a temporary US shutdown of TikTok unexpectedly impacted Marvel Snap, the popular card game published by Nuverse (a ByteDance subsidiary). This disruption, lasting approximately 24 hours, resulted in the game's temporary unavailability. While Marvel Snap is now back online, in-app purchases remain disabled, and full functionality is still being restored.
This incident, stemming from the ongoing political uncertainty surrounding TikTok's US operations, has prompted Second Dinner Studios to explore a publisher change and internal service migration. TikTok's 90-day extension to sell a 50% stake to a US entity leaves Marvel Snap vulnerable to future disruptions if the deal fails.
Second Dinner Studios has acknowledged the situation and promised further updates. While many players experienced authorization problems, Steam users retained access. The developers expressed surprise at the event and are actively working to resolve the issues, assuring players via Platform X that "Marvel Snap is here to stay." The lack of prior warning, particularly concerning the impact on in-app purchases, has drawn considerable player criticism.
