Marvel Snap's US removal follows the TikTok ban. ByteDance, TikTok's parent company and also the parent company of Second Dinner (Marvel Snap's developer), has pulled several of its gaming titles, seemingly in response to the ban. The game's future on US mobile platforms is uncertain.

The TikTok ban, driven by concerns from US politicians about a "foreign adversary controlled application," has broader implications, affecting all apps published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries. ByteDance's action could be viewed as a form of "malicious compliance," effectively leveraging the ban to generate negative public reaction. This has certainly angered Marvel Snap fans, potentially drawing more attention to the political issue than might have otherwise occurred.

The removal of Marvel Snap and other ByteDance apps is likely to continue causing significant uproar among players. The political impact remains to be seen, but the lack of prior warning from ByteDance suggests a deliberate attempt to incite fan outrage.

For more information on the ban, consult the official Congressional website. Players outside the affected regions can still enjoy the game and consult our Marvel Snap card tier list to build powerful decks.