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Marvel Snap ditched Nuverse, picking Skystone Games as new publisher

By SophiaFeb 20,2025

Second Dinner Parts Ways with Nuverse, Partners with Skystone Games

Following the removal of Marvel Snap from app stores in the wake 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 tumultuous period for several titles published by Nuverse and other Bytedance subsidiaries, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Marvel Snap. The apps were caught in the crossfire of the TikTok ban a few weeks ago, a seemingly calculated risk by Bytedance that resulted in their temporary unavailability. Then-president-elect Donald Trump's intervention ultimately led to TikTok's swift restoration, but other games, like Marvel Snap, were left stranded. Second Dinner reported they received no prior notification of the app's removal and spent weeks working to restore service.

ytThe Fallout from Bytedance's Gamble

Second Dinner's decision to leave Nuverse is unsurprising. The unexpected and disruptive removal of their game likely soured relations. The swiftness of this change suggests significant internal repercussions for Nuverse stemming from developer backlash.

While the geopolitical implications are considerable, a more pressing question is whether Bytedance's aggressive efforts to protect TikTok have inadvertently undermined its ambitious gaming ventures. Second Dinner's actions strongly suggest this is the case.

For players eager to return to Marvel Snap, our tier lists offer a helpful refresher.

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