It's turning out to be a challenging weekend for fans of Marvel Snap, unfortunately. The game has been pulled from release in the United States following the ban of the social media app TikTok. ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and developer of Marvel Snap through its subsidiary Second Dinner, has seemingly taken this step in protest. This decision has left many fans of the popular comic-themed card battler frustrated.

The TikTok ban, driven by accusations from American politicians labeling it a "foreign adversary controlled application," extends beyond just the social media platform. It encompasses all applications published by ByteDance and its subsidiaries, affecting a range of their gaming releases.

ByteDance's swift action could be seen as a form of malicious compliance, strategically designed to draw attention to the political move. It appears to have successfully mobilized Marvel Snap fans, who might have otherwise overlooked the ban, into expressing their discontent.

DisassembledThe removal of Marvel Snap and other ByteDance-owned apps is likely to continue stirring up controversy among fans. While the political impact remains uncertain, ByteDance's decision to pull the apps with little to no warning might have been a deliberate move to incite fan backlash.

For those interested in understanding the ban more thoroughly, the official text is available on the Congress website.

Meanwhile, if you're fortunate enough to be in an unaffected region, you can explore our tier list of Marvel Snap cards ranked by power and craft a top-tier deck to dominate the game!