Marvel Snap, a popular mobile deckbuilder game, has been taken offline in the United States due to the ongoing controversy surrounding the ban on Chinese-owned social media app TikTok. The game’s developer, Second Dinner, confirmed that it was unavailable for 24 hours after going dark at midnight on January 19.
The outage, which caught the developer off guard, affects players who have lost progress on “time-based content, rewards, and missions.” However, Second Dinner has assured affected players that they will be compensated for their lost time.
Marvel Snap’s availability remains unaffected in other parts of the world. The game’s connection to ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns both TikTok and Marvel Snap, is believed to have led to its downtime. The situation highlights the complexities of regulating Chinese-owned apps, particularly in a highly politicized environment.
As the ban on TikTok continues to generate controversy, it appears that other ByteDance apps, such as CapCut and Lark, are also experiencing outages. With the inauguration of President Trump set to take place, there is speculation that he may intervene in the situation, potentially restoring access to Marvel Snap for affected players.
Source: https://kotaku.com/tiktok-ban-marvel-snap-down-trump-bytedance-1851743130