Marvel Snap, the popular card battler from Second Dinner, is back online in the US after a tumultuous period. However, the developer's relationship with its current publisher, Nuverse (a ByteDance subsidiary), appears irrevocably damaged, leading Second Dinner to actively seek a new publishing partner.

The game's brief unavailability stemmed from the recent TikTok ban impacting ByteDance. Second Dinner claims they lacked prior warning of this action and the subsequent "banned" message displayed to players. This lack of communication, coupled with significant player backlash over lost login rewards and disrupted gameplay, has fueled Second Dinner's decision.

The developer's public announcement of its search for a new publisher underscores the depth of the behind-the-scenes frustration. The process of finding a suitable replacement could take considerable time, potentially months or even years. Until then, Second Dinner will likely prioritize preventing similar disruptions.

For players eager to return to Marvel Snap, numerous helpful guides are available, including a comprehensive tier list of all cards to aid in strategy and deck building.