Marvel Snap Resumes Services in the US: App Store Update Still Pending
Marvel Snap is operational again, yet it remains absent from the US App Store.
Revisiting Marvel Snap’s Availability
Following recent regulatory actions against ByteDance, Marvel Snap has re-entered the digital landscape for users in America; however, it continues to be excluded from Apple’s App Store.
This engaging digital card game has gained significant traction since its release. Developed by Nuverse—an entity owned by ByteDance, which also oversees popular platforms like TikTok and CapCut—Marvel Snap is still navigating turbulent waters following regulatory hurdles.
Background on Recent Developments
On January 19, 2025, a sweeping ban was imposed by the U.S. government on all applications associated with ByteDance. Consequently, both TikTok and Marvel Snap were rendered unavailable for American users and were removed from Apple’s iOS platform.
In an unexpected twist on January 20th—after assurances made regarding preventing TikTok’s ban—then-President Trump issued an executive order postponing the shutdown of TikTok for an additional 75 days. Despite these developments, neither Marvel Snap nor TikTok has found its way back onto the U.S. App Store even as their functionality resumes within America.
User Access Post-Ban
For individuals who had previously downloaded either app prior to their removal, access persists; players can still enjoy Marvel Snap or view content on TikTok if they retained copies of those applications on their devices.
A Shift Towards Independence
In a Monday announcement via social media channels, Second Dinner—the studio behind Marvel Snap—confirmed that services have resumed in the United States and conveyed exciting plans for future development. The company stated its intention to internalize more operations while exploring collaborations with a new publisher moving forward.
MARVEL SNAP is back online in the U.S.! To ensure we avoid similar challenges down the line, we’re pivoting towards bringing more operations internally while seeking out another publishing partner. This marks a new chapter for MARVEL SNAP.
Despite this update about our progress…” — Second Dinner (@seconddinner) January 21, 2025
Future Prospects Uncertain
While this statement indicates enhancements ahead for Marvel Snap due to plans involving potential partnerships or self-publishing strategies—a concrete identity for this prospective publisher remains undisclosed at present.
The challenge persists: iPhone users remain unable to download Marvel Snap through Apple’s App Store until further action occurs concerning publisher negotiations or changes in regulations since Apple currently harbors no intentions of allowing any ByteDance-related apps back into circulation without incurring significant penalties per user infractions amounting up to $5K.