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 came via Second Dinner's official Twitter account, revealing that they have now partnered with the US-based publisher, Skystone Games. This change marks the end of a tumultuous period following the unexpected removal of Marvel Snap from app stores due to the broader impact of the Bytedance TikTok ban.

The ripple effects of Bytedance's strategic maneuvers have been felt across various games published by Nuverse and other Bytedance subsidiaries, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Marvel Snap. A few weeks ago, Bytedance's decision to pull these apps from stores was part of a larger gambit that led to then president-elect Donald Trump promising to restore service. Although TikTok quickly returned without significant issues, other gaming apps were left struggling. Second Dinner, in particular, was not informed about the delisting of Marvel Snap and has been working tirelessly to bring the game back online.

It's hardly surprising that Second Dinner decided to part ways with Nuverse. While Bytedance's strategy to protect TikTok may have worked in their favor, it clearly disrupted the operations of many developers. The swift transition to Skystone Games suggests significant internal turmoil at Nuverse, likely stemming from the fallout with their development partners.

While it's easy to delve into the geopolitical implications, the more pressing concern is whether Bytedance's focus on maintaining TikTok has inadvertently undermined their ambitious plans in the gaming industry. Second Dinner's move seems to indicate that this might indeed be the case.

For those eager to return to Marvel Snap, don't forget to check out our tier lists for a helpful refresher on the game's current state.