Second Dinner ditches Nuverse as Marvel Snap publisher, partners with Skystone Games

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, which were caught in the crossfire of the TikTok ban a few weeks ago. Bytedance's actions, seemingly aimed at protecting TikTok, led to the temporary unavailability of these apps, prompting a swift response from then-president-elect Donald Trump promising to reinstate service.

While TikTok's restoration was relatively smooth, other Bytedance gaming ventures were less fortunate. Second Dinner, notably, received no prior notification about Marvel Snap's removal and spent weeks attempting to restore its availability.

The Fallout for Nuverse

Second Dinner's decision to leave Nuverse is unsurprising. The abrupt and unexpected disruption caused by Bytedance's actions likely angered many developers. The swiftness of this change suggests significant internal fallout for Nuverse.

While geopolitical factors are relevant, a more pressing question is whether Bytedance's aggressive tactics to save TikTok have inadvertently undermined its ambitious gaming plans. Second Dinner's actions certainly suggest this possibility.

For players eager to return to Marvel Snap, our tier lists offer a helpful guide to get back in the game!