Marvel Snap, the popular card battler from Second Dinner, is back online in the US after a tumultuous period. However, the developer's relationship with its current publisher, Nuverse (a ByteDance subsidiary), has soured, leading Second Dinner to actively seek a new publishing partner.

The game's temporary unavailability stemmed from the recent TikTok ban, a move that apparently bypassed Second Dinner, resulting in a jarring "banned" message for US players. This lack of communication, coupled with player backlash over lost login rewards and disrupted gameplay, has understandably angered the developer.

Second Dinner's decision to publicly search for a new publisher underscores the severity of the situation. The fallout from ByteDance's seemingly unilateral decision to pull the game (alongside TikTok and other gaming titles) without prior notice has clearly damaged the relationship.

Finding a new publisher will likely take considerable time, potentially months or even years. Until then, Second Dinner will hopefully avoid further disruptions. In the meantime, players can return to the game and utilize resources like our comprehensive Marvel Snap card tier list to enhance their gameplay.