Second Dinner Parts Ways with Nuverse, Partners with Skystone Games
Following the removal of Marvel Snap from app stores in the wake 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, seemingly aimed at protecting TikTok, left many apps unavailable, prompting a swift reversal by then President-elect Donald Trump to restore service.
While TikTok's reinstatement was relatively smooth, other games, notably Marvel Snap, were left stranded. Second Dinner reported not receiving prior notification of the app's removal and spent weeks attempting to restore access.
The Fallout for Nuverse
Second Dinner's decision to leave Nuverse is unsurprising. The unexpected and disruptive removal of Marvel Snap likely caused significant friction with developers. The swiftness of this change suggests considerable internal fallout for Nuverse.
While the geopolitical implications are noteworthy, the question remains whether Bytedance's aggressive tactics to save TikTok have inadvertently undermined its gaming ambitions. Second Dinner's actions suggest this may be the case.
For players eager to return to Marvel Snap, our tier lists provide a helpful resource to get back up to speed.
