Marvel Snap, developed by California-based Second Dinner and published by ByteDance's Nuverse, was unexpectedly removed from iOS and Android on January 18, 2025. This ban, affecting other ByteDance apps like CapCut and Lemon8, left many players frustrated, particularly due to the lack of prior warning. While players are reporting authorization problems, the game remains accessible on Steam for PC users.
Second Dinner has publicly expressed surprise and is actively working to reinstate Marvel Snap, stating via Platform X: "Marvel Snap is here to stay. We're working hard to restore the game as quickly as possible, and we'll keep players informed of our progress." The situation is particularly concerning for players who continued making in-app purchases unaware of the impending ban.
Interestingly, the impact on other ByteDance apps is inconsistent. While Marvel Snap was removed, games like Ragnarok X: 3rd Anniversary and Earth: Revival - Deep Underground remain playable.
Recent game updates included the addition of Moonstone, a powerful Ongoing card. Her ability to copy the Ongoing effects of 1, 2, and 3-cost cards in her lane makes her a significant addition to the meta, particularly given the existing number of low-cost Ongoing cards like Ant-Man and U.S. Agent. Unlike many inexpensive Ongoing cards that primarily boost power, Moonstone's ability to acquire these effects for free allows for rapid power generation.
