MarvelSnap Game Also Goes Dark and Is Pulled from AppStores Because of TikTokBan

The digital collectible card game "Marvel Snap" has been removed from U.S. app stores due to the government's impending ban on TikTok and other apps owned by ByteDance. This action comes as part of a U.S. law that prohibits the distribution of these apps unless ByteDance divests them. The game, developed by Second Dinner and published by ByteDance's Nuverse division, was unexpectedly affected by the takedown of TikTok on January 18, 2025. In a statement, Second Dinner confirmed that "Marvel Snap" is temporarily unavailable in the U.S. and assured players that they are working to restore access. Apple has also communicated that apps developed by ByteDance, including TikTok and others, will no longer be available for download or updates in the U.S. starting January 19, 2025. Users who already have these apps installed will retain them, but they will not receive updates or be able to make in-app purchases. The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld the divest-or-ban law, which imposes significant fines on companies that distribute ByteDance-controlled apps. The Biden administration has indicated that the enforcement of the ban will be left to the incoming Trump administration, which may seek a temporary extension to address the situation.

- "Marvel Snap" has been pulled from U.S. app stores due to a TikTok ban.

- The game was developed by Second Dinner and published by ByteDance's Nuverse.

- Users with the app already installed will not be able to receive updates or make purchases.

- The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law imposing fines on companies distributing ByteDance apps.

- The Biden administration has left enforcement decisions to the incoming Trump administration.