Marvel Snap, the popular card battler from Second Dinner, is back online in the US after a tumultuous period linked to the TikTok ban impacting its publisher, ByteDance. The abrupt service interruption, complete with a "banned" message, reportedly caught Second Dinner off guard.

This incident has led Second Dinner to announce it's actively searching for a new publisher. This is a significant blow to Nuverse, the ByteDance subsidiary responsible for publishing the successful title, which launched to critical acclaim in 2022. The game's blend of Marvel characters and fast-paced card battles had garnered a large and dedicated player base.

Second Dinner's frustration is understandable, given the player backlash over lost login rewards and disrupted gameplay. The developer's decision to seek a new publishing partner highlights the severity of the situation and the lack of communication from ByteDance.

Finding a new publisher could take considerable time, potentially months or even years. Until then, Second Dinner will likely prioritize preventing similar disruptions. For players eager to return to the game, helpful resources like our comprehensive Marvel Snap card tier list are available to aid in gameplay.