Marvel Snap Offline in US Amid TikTok Ban

It's turning out to be a challenging weekend for Marvel Snap enthusiasts, and unfortunately, not for positive reasons. The popular comic-themed card battler has been pulled from release in the United States following the TikTok ban. ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and the developer Second Dinner, has seemingly withdrawn several of its gaming releases in protest.

The TikTok ban has been a significant topic in political circles, with American politicians labeling it a "foreign adversary controlled application." While it's primarily known as a TikTok ban, it extends to all applications published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries.

ByteDance's move can be seen as a form of malicious compliance, aiming to draw attention to the political decision. It has certainly sparked outrage among Marvel Snap fans, who might have otherwise overlooked the ban.

DisassembledThe removal of Marvel Snap and other ByteDance-owned apps is likely to stir up considerable controversy among fans. While its political impact remains uncertain, ByteDance's decision to pull the app with little advance warning might have been strategic, intended to provoke a strong reaction from the fanbase.

For those interested in understanding the ban in more detail, you can review the official text on the Congress website.

If you're fortunate enough to reside in an unaffected region, you can explore our comprehensive tier list of all Marvel Snap cards ranked by power and craft a formidable deck!