Second Dinner Switches from Nuverse to Skystone Games for Marvel Snap Publishing

In a surprising turn of events, Second Dinner, the developer behind the popular game Marvel Snap, has officially severed ties with its former publisher, Nuverse. The announcement, made via Second Dinner's official Twitter account, revealed that the studio has now partnered with the US-based publisher Skystone Games. This move marks the end of a tumultuous period triggered by the recent Bytedance TikTok ban, which had far-reaching effects on several gaming titles.

The fallout from Bytedance's strategy to pull apps, including Marvel Snap, from app stores in response to the TikTok ban has been significant. The ban, initiated by then president-elect Donald Trump, was a dramatic shift from his earlier efforts to ban TikTok outright. While TikTok managed to resume service without major hiccups, other games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Marvel Snap were not as fortunate. Second Dinner was left in the dark about Marvel Snap's removal, leading to weeks of effort to restore the game's availability.

Avengers disassembledGiven these circumstances, it's understandable that Second Dinner chose to part ways with Nuverse. The abrupt and unanticipated disruption caused by Bytedance's focus on saving TikTok likely left many developers, including Second Dinner, feeling unsupported and frustrated. The swift transition to Skystone Games suggests that Nuverse may be facing significant repercussions from other developers as well.

While it's easy to delve into broader geopolitical implications, the more pressing question is whether Bytedance's aggressive maneuvers to protect TikTok have undermined its ambitions in the gaming industry. Second Dinner's decision to switch publishers certainly indicates a vote of no confidence in Bytedance's strategy.

For fans eager to return to Marvel Snap, be sure to check out our tier lists for a helpful refresher on the game's current meta.