Second Dinner, a studio based in California, developed Marvel Snap, but it's published by Nuverse, a ByteDance subsidiary. This connection led to the unexpected ban of Marvel Snap alongside other apps like CapCut and Lemon8, resulting in the game's removal from iOS and Android platforms on January 18, 2025. This sudden change has left many players frustrated, particularly with ongoing authorization issues. However, PC players can still access the game via Steam. The developers at Second Dinner were taken aback by this development and are actively working to bring Marvel Snap back online. In an official statement, a Platform X representative assured fans, saying, "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."

One of the most frustrating aspects for players was the lack of prior warning about the ban. Many continued to spend money on in-game purchases, unaware of the impending lockout. While Marvel Snap was affected, not all ByteDance apps faced the same fate. Games like Ragnarok X: 3rd Anniversary and Earth: Revival - Deep Underground remain accessible to players.

In other Marvel Snap news, we recently covered the addition of an exciting new card, Moonstone. As part of the game's Ongoing archetype, Moonstone (4/6) is a much-needed addition. Her ability to copy the ongoing effects of your 1, 2, and 3-cost cards in her lane adds significant strategic depth. The current pool of low-cost Ongoing cards in Marvel Snap is already robust, but Moonstone stands out. While cards like Ant-Man and U.S. Agent typically boost power, Moonstone can quickly gain high value by leveraging these effects for free, potentially shaking up the meta.