Marvel Snap Goes Offline in the US along with Other Apps

Marvel Snap's US Shutdown: A ByteDance Fallout?

The recent offline status of Marvel Snap in the US coincides with the ban of TikTok, raising questions about a potential connection. The answer is yes, they are linked. Here's why.

The US ban affects not only Marvel Snap, but also Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and CapCut. The common thread? All three are owned by ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. Given the intense scrutiny TikTok is facing from US lawmakers regarding national security and data privacy, ByteDance appears to have proactively removed these apps to preempt a broader crackdown.

While there's optimism that TikTok might return, even temporarily, this could pave the way for the reinstatement of other ByteDance-owned games and apps in US app stores. The US market represents a significant portion of revenue and player bases for these Chinese-owned companies, making a prolonged ban highly detrimental.

The future of Marvel Snap in the US remains uncertain. For now, we await further developments. Players outside the US can continue enjoying the game via the Google Play Store.

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