Second Dinner Drops Nuverse, Teams Up with Skystone Games for Marvel Snap

In a surprising turn of events, Second Dinner, the developer behind the popular game Marvel Snap, has officially severed its ties with Nuverse, its former publisher. This decision comes after a tumultuous period triggered by Bytedance's TikTok-related strategies, which led to Marvel Snap being abruptly removed from app stores. Second Dinner announced on their official Twitter that they have now partnered with the US-based publisher Skystone Games, marking a significant shift in their publishing strategy.

This move concludes a series of dramatic events affecting numerous releases by Nuverse and other Bytedance subsidiaries, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Marvel Snap. These games were inadvertently caught in the crossfire of the TikTok ban initiated a few weeks ago. Bytedance's bold strategy to withhold access to popular apps prompted a swift response from then president-elect Donald Trump, who promised to restore service. While TikTok was quickly reinstated, other games like Marvel Snap were left struggling to regain their footing. Second Dinner, in particular, was left in the dark about the removal of their game and has been working tirelessly to bring it back online.

It's hardly surprising that Second Dinner has chosen to part ways with Nuverse. Bytedance's focus on salvaging TikTok likely left many developers feeling neglected and frustrated by the sudden disruptions to their games. The swift transition to Skystone Games suggests significant behind-the-scenes turmoil for Nuverse, as it grapples with the fallout from disgruntled developers.

While it's easy to delve into broader geopolitical implications, a more pressing concern is whether Bytedance's efforts to protect TikTok have inadvertently undermined its ambitious ventures in the gaming industry. Second Dinner's move to a new publisher certainly hints at such a possibility.

For those eager to return to Marvel Snap, don't forget to check out our tier lists for a quick refresher on the game's current meta!