Marvel Snap: New Publisher Skystone Games Takes the Reigns

Second Dinner, the developer behind the popular mobile game Marvel Snap, has severed ties with its former publisher, Nuverse. The studio has announced a new partnership with US-based publisher Skystone Games. This follows the recent removal of Marvel Snap from app stores, a consequence of the events surrounding Bytedance's TikTok and the subsequent US government actions.

The fallout from the TikTok ban has significantly impacted several titles published by Nuverse and other Bytedance subsidiaries, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Marvel Snap. Bytedance's actions, which initially resulted in the apps' removal, were met with swift backlash and ultimately led to a reversal of the ban for TikTok. However, other games, like Marvel Snap, faced prolonged disruptions. Second Dinner reported not being informed of the game's removal and spent weeks working to restore its availability.

Second Dinner's decision to part ways with Nuverse is unsurprising given the circumstances. The unpredictable and disruptive nature of the situation likely strained the relationship, highlighting the risks associated with partnering with companies embroiled in geopolitical controversies. The swiftness of this change suggests significant internal repercussions for Nuverse stemming from developer relations.

While the geopolitical implications are noteworthy, the more pressing question is whether Bytedance's aggressive tactics to protect TikTok have inadvertently undermined its broader gaming ambitions. Second Dinner's move strongly suggests this may be the case.

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