Second Dinner Switches from Nuverse to Skystone Games for Marvel Snap Publishing

In a surprising turn of events, Second Dinner, the developer behind the popular game Marvel Snap, has officially severed ties with their previous publisher, Nuverse. This decision comes in the aftermath of Marvel Snap being abruptly removed from app stores due to ByteDance's strategic maneuvers surrounding the TikTok ban. Second Dinner announced this significant change via their official Twitter, revealing a new partnership with the US-based publisher, Skystone Games.

This development marks the culmination of a tumultuous period for several titles published by Nuverse and other ByteDance subsidiaries, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Marvel Snap. These games were inadvertently caught in the crossfire of the TikTok ban initiated a few weeks ago. ByteDance's bold move to temporarily withhold access to popular apps prompted a swift response from then president-elect Donald Trump, who promised to restore service. Although TikTok was quickly reinstated, other gaming apps faced prolonged disruptions.

Second Dinner, in particular, was left in the dark about Marvel Snap's removal from app stores. The developer spent several weeks working to restore the game's availability to its players. This unexpected ordeal likely played a significant role in Second Dinner's decision to part ways with Nuverse.

Avengers disassembled It's understandable that Second Dinner has chosen to move on from Nuverse. While ByteDance's strategy to protect TikTok may have worked in their favor, it's clear that such drastic actions have not been well-received by developers whose projects were disrupted. The swift transition to Skystone Games suggests that Nuverse is facing considerable repercussions from the gaming community.

Although it's tempting to delve into broader geopolitical implications, it's more relevant to consider whether ByteDance's focus on salvaging TikTok has undermined their ambitions in the gaming industry. Second Dinner's move certainly raises questions about the future of ByteDance's gaming ventures.

For those eager to return to Marvel Snap, don't forget to check out our updated tier lists for a quick refresher on the game's current meta.