A surprise side effect of the bill that forced TikTok to go dark has also affected the digital game Marvel Snap. Developed by Second Dinner Studios and Nuverse, a company owned by ByteDance, the game’s sudden offline status has left players confused.
The game was launched in 2022 with positive reviews and allows users to compete in an online Marvel universe with special powers. However, when visitors opened the app or visited the website, they were shown a message stating that the game was unavailable due to location restrictions.
Marvel Snap’s shutdown is unlikely to have a significant impact on The Walt Disney Company’s bottom line, as it licenses its IP to various game developers. Despite this, the company may still feel the effects of the divestiture bill.
President Trump has indicated his willingness to work with TikTok to find a solution to reinstate the app once he takes office. However, the exact nature and method of this potential resolution remain unclear.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/marvel-snap-game-shuts-down-tiktok-ban-1236112793