Marvel Snap Taps Skystone Games as Publisher

Second Dinner Parts Ways with Nuverse, Partners with Skystone Games Following Marvel Snap App Store Removal

Following the unexpected 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 turbulent period for several titles published by Nuverse and other ByteDance subsidiaries, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Marvel Snap, all caught in the crossfire of the recent TikTok ban. ByteDance's actions, seemingly intended to protect TikTok, resulted in the temporary unavailability of these apps, prompting a swift reversal by then President-elect Donald Trump who pledged to restore service.

While TikTok's reinstatement was relatively smooth, other gaming titles were less fortunate. Second Dinner, notably, received no prior notification of Marvel Snap's removal and spent weeks striving to restore its availability.

The Fallout for Nuverse

Second Dinner's decision to leave Nuverse is unsurprising. The abrupt and unannounced removal of their game likely caused significant friction. The speed of this partnership change suggests considerable internal fallout for Nuverse within the developer community.

While geopolitical implications exist, a more pressing question is whether ByteDance's aggressive tactics to safeguard TikTok inadvertently undermined its highly publicized gaming aspirations. Second Dinner's actions certainly suggest this might be the case.

For players eager to return to Marvel Snap, be sure to consult our tier lists for a helpful refresher!