Second Dinner ditches Nuverse as Marvel Snap publisher, partners with Skystone Games

Second Dinner Parts Ways with Nuverse, Partners with Skystone Games

Following the removal of Marvel Snap from app stores in the aftermath of Bytedance's TikTok ban, developer Second Dinner has severed ties with its publisher, Nuverse. The studio announced a new partnership with US-based publisher Skystone Games via its official Twitter account.

This move concludes a turbulent period for several titles published by Nuverse and other Bytedance subsidiaries, including Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Marvel Snap, all caught in the crossfire of the recent TikTok ban. Bytedance's actions, which temporarily removed these apps from app stores, prompted a swift response and eventual reversal. While TikTok's restoration was relatively smooth, other gaming titles, notably Marvel Snap, experienced prolonged disruptions. Second Dinner reported a lack of prior notification regarding the app's removal and spent weeks working to restore service.

The Fallout

Second Dinner's decision to leave Nuverse is unsurprising given the unexpected and disruptive nature of the app store removals. The swiftness of this partnership shift suggests significant internal repercussions for Nuverse following the incident. While geopolitical factors are relevant, the more pressing question is whether Bytedance's actions to protect TikTok have inadvertently undermined its ambitious gaming initiatives. Second Dinner's actions certainly suggest this may be the case.

For players eager to return to Marvel Snap, be sure to check out our tier lists for a helpful refresher!