Marvel Snap, developed by California-based Second Dinner and published by ByteDance's Nuverse, was unexpectedly removed from iOS and Android app stores on January 18, 2025. This removal, impacting other ByteDance apps like CapCut and Lemon8, left many players frustrated, particularly due to the lack of prior warning. While users are reporting authorization problems, the game remains accessible on Steam for PC players.
Second Dinner has publicly stated their surprise and commitment to restoring Marvel Snap's availability on mobile platforms, assuring players via Platform X that the game's future is secure. They're actively working to resolve the issue and will provide updates.
The sudden ban is particularly problematic for players who continued making in-app purchases unaware of the impending lockout. Interestingly, not all ByteDance apps were affected; games like Ragnarok X: 3rd Anniversary and Earth: Revival - Deep Underground remain playable.
Recent additions to the game, such as the powerful Ongoing card Moonstone, have added to the player community's disappointment. Moonstone's ability to copy the Ongoing effects of lower-cost cards, making her a potentially game-changing addition, is now unavailable to many. Her unique strength lies in leveraging existing low-cost Ongoing cards like Ant-Man and U.S. Agent, accumulating power efficiently without requiring additional resource investment.
