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 various ByteDance apps including CapCut and Lemon8, Marvel Snap was also removed from iOS and Android platforms on January 18, 2025. This sudden discontinuation has left many players frustrated, especially those encountering authorization issues. However, PC users can still access the game through Steam. The developers at Second Dinner expressed their surprise at the situation and are actively working to bring the game back online. In an official statement, a Platform X representative assured players:

"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 major grievance among the player base is the lack of prior warning about the potential lockout, leading to continued in-game purchases unaware of the impending ban. While Marvel Snap faced this issue, not all ByteDance apps were affected. Games like Ragnarok X: 3rd Anniversary and Earth: Revival - Deep Underground remain playable.

In other news, Marvel Snap recently introduced a new card, Moonstone, which has been a significant addition to the game's Ongoing archetype. Moonstone, a 4-cost, 6-power card, can replicate the ongoing effects of your 1, 2, and 3-cost cards at her lane. Given the current availability of low-cost Ongoing cards in the game, Moonstone's ability to copy these effects for free can greatly enhance her power level, distinguishing her from other cards like Ant-Man and U.S. Agent, which merely generate power through their effects.