Second Dinner Switches from Nuverse to Skystone Games for Marvel Snap Publishing

In a surprising turn of events, Second Dinner, the developer behind the popular game Marvel Snap, has officially severed ties with their former publisher, Nuverse. This move comes in the aftermath of Marvel Snap being abruptly removed from app stores, a direct result of Bytedance's strategic maneuvers surrounding the TikTok ban. Second Dinner announced on their official Twitter that they have now partnered with the US-based publisher, Skystone Games, marking a significant shift in their publishing strategy.

This change follows a tumultuous period for games published by Nuverse and other Bytedance subsidiaries, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Marvel Snap. These titles found themselves caught in the crossfire of the recent TikTok ban initiated a few weeks ago. Bytedance's decision to pull these apps from app stores was seen as a bold gambit to leverage the situation in favor of maintaining TikTok's presence. This move prompted a swift response from then president-elect Donald Trump, who promised to restore service to the affected apps.

While TikTok managed to return to the app stores without much difficulty, the same cannot be said for the games affected by Bytedance's strategy. Second Dinner, in particular, was left in the dark about Marvel Snap's removal and has been working tirelessly over the past few weeks to restore service to their loyal player base.

It's hardly surprising that Second Dinner has chosen to part ways with Nuverse. The abrupt and unexpected disruption caused by Bytedance's actions likely left many developers frustrated and concerned about the stability of their publishing relationships. The swift transition to Skystone Games suggests that Nuverse may be grappling with significant repercussions from the developer community.

While it's easy to delve into the broader geopolitical implications of these events, it's more relevant to consider whether Bytedance's focus on preserving TikTok has inadvertently undermined their ambitious plans in the gaming industry. Second Dinner's decision to switch publishers seems to indicate that they believe this to be the case.

For those eager to return to playing Marvel Snap, be sure to check out our tier lists for a helpful refresher on the game's current meta.