Second Dinner, a studio based in California, developed the popular game Marvel Snap, which is published by Nuverse, a subsidiary of ByteDance. Unfortunately, due to the ban on ByteDance apps like CapCut and Lemon8, Marvel Snap was also removed from iOS and Android platforms on January 18, 2025. This unexpected discontinuation has led to widespread frustration among players, particularly regarding ongoing authorization issues. However, PC players can still access the game via Steam. The developers at Second Dinner expressed their surprise and are actively working to bring the game back online. In an official statement, a Platform X representative assured fans, "Marvel Snap is here to stay. We're working hard to restore the game as quickly as possible, and we'll keep players informed of our progress."
One of the most aggravating aspects of this situation is the lack of prior warning. Many players continued to invest in in-game purchases, unaware of the impending lockout. While Marvel Snap faced this issue, not all ByteDance apps were affected. For example, games like Ragnarok X: 3rd Anniversary and Earth: Revival - Deep Underground remain playable.
In other news, we recently covered the addition of a new card, Moonstone, to Marvel Snap. Moonstone is a significant addition to the game's Ongoing archetype, which is currently in high demand. As a 4-cost, 6-power Ongoing card, Moonstone can replicate the ongoing effects of your 1, 2, and 3-cost cards in her lane. Given the variety of low-cost Ongoing cards already in the game, such as Ant-Man and U.S. Agent, Moonstone's ability to gain these effects for free can significantly boost her power level, making her a potential game-changer in the meta.