Marvel Snap in the US is blocked due to Tik-Tok restrictions

Marvel Snap, developed by Second Dinner and published by ByteDance's Nuverse, was unexpectedly removed from iOS and Android on January 18, 2025. This removal, impacting other ByteDance apps like CapCut and Lemon8, left many players frustrated, particularly due to the lack of prior warning. While users report authorization problems, the game remains accessible on Steam for PC players.

Second Dinner has publicly stated their commitment to restoring Marvel Snap's mobile availability, assuring players via Platform X that the game's future is secure and they are actively working on a solution. The abrupt ban caused significant concern, especially for players who continued making in-app purchases unaware of the impending lockout.

Interestingly, not all ByteDance apps were affected. Games like Ragnarok X: 3rd Anniversary and Earth: Revival - Deep Underground remain playable.

Prior to the ban, discussion centered on the recently added Moonstone card. This powerful Ongoing card (4/6) replicates the Ongoing effects of 1, 2, and 3-cost cards in its lane. Given the existing number of low-cost Ongoing cards, like Ant-Man and U.S. Agent, Moonstone's ability to quickly accumulate power through these copied effects represents a significant addition to the game's meta. The key difference is that unlike many low-cost cards which primarily boost power through their effects, Moonstone gains these effects at no additional cost, leading to rapid power generation.