Second Dinner Parts Ways with Nuverse, Partners with Skystone Games

Following the removal of Marvel Snap from app stores in the aftermath of Bytedance's TikTok ban, developer Second Dinner has severed ties with its publisher, Nuverse. The studio announced a new partnership with US-based publisher Skystone Games via its official Twitter account.

This move concludes a turbulent period for several titles published by Nuverse and other Bytedance subsidiaries, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Marvel Snap, which were caught in the crossfire of the TikTok ban a few weeks ago. Bytedance's actions, seemingly designed to protect TikTok, resulted in the temporary unavailability of these games. This prompted a swift response from then president-elect Donald Trump, who pledged to restore service.

While TikTok's return was relatively smooth, other Bytedance gaming ventures faced significant challenges. Second Dinner, notably, was not informed about Marvel Snap's removal and spent weeks working to restore its availability.

The Fallout for Nuverse

Second Dinner's decision to leave Nuverse is unsurprising. The unexpected and disruptive removal of Marvel Snap likely soured the relationship. The speed of this change suggests significant internal repercussions for Nuverse stemming from the actions taken during the TikTok ban.

While geopolitical implications are certainly present, the more pressing question is whether Bytedance's aggressive tactics to protect TikTok have inadvertently undermined its gaming ambitions. Second Dinner's actions strongly suggest this may be the case.

For players eager to return to Marvel Snap, our tier lists offer a helpful guide to get back into the game.