The temporary suspension of TikTok's US operations on January 19th unexpectedly impacted Marvel Snap, the popular card game published by Nuverse (a ByteDance subsidiary). This disruption left the game offline for a full day.

While Marvel Snap is now back online, full functionality remains under restoration, with in-app purchases currently unavailable. In response to this unforeseen event, and citing political risks, developers Second Dinner Studios announced on Platform X plans to explore alternative publishers and transition certain services to internal management.

This proactive measure aims to mitigate future disruptions stemming from the precarious political landscape surrounding TikTok. The app was granted a mere 90-day extension to finalize a deal selling 50% of its US operations to a local entity. Failure to secure this agreement could lead to further blockades affecting both TikTok and associated projects like Marvel Snap.

Second Dinner Studios promises further updates. While many players reported authorization problems, Steam users experienced uninterrupted access. The developers expressed surprise at the incident and assured players via an official Platform X statement: “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 lack of prior warning added to player frustration, particularly for those who made in-game purchases before the unexpected lockout.