Marvel Snap Back Online After TikTok Ban, Devs Searching for New Publisher to Stop It Happening Again

Marvel Snap is now back online in the U.S. after it was banned alongside TikTok, and its developer Second Dinner is looking for a new publisher to ensure another takedown doesn’t happen in the future.

Today, January 21, marks “the start of a new era for Marvel Snap,” according to Second Dinner, which posted on X/Twitter to announce the digital trading card game’s return alongside the search for a new publisher.

TikTok was banned in the U.S. on January 19 over “national security concerns” but was brought back online after around 14 hours. TikTok owner ByteDance owns Marvel Snap publisher Nuverse too, so the game was also taken down but took a little longer to come back online.

“Marvel Snap is back online in the U.S,” Second Dinner said. “But to make sure this never happens again, we’re working to bring more services in-house and partner with a new publisher. This is the start of a new era for Marvel Snap.

“We know this probably leaves you with even more questions than answers. We appreciate your patience, but in the meantime enjoy playing Marvel Snap. We’ll continue to update with more information as soon as possible.”

Marvel Snap arrived in 2022 as a fast-paced TCG featuring the likes of Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, and many other Marvel superheroes and villains.

In our 8/10 review, IGN said: “Marvel Snap packs bold ideas, deep gameplay, a punchy presentation and lots of love for Marvel. Its approach to building a collection and randomness in gameplay won’t be for everyone, but it’s still well worth playing.”

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.