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 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 tumultuous 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 intended to protect TikTok, left many developers, including Second Dinner, scrambling to restore service after their games were unexpectedly pulled. Second Dinner specifically reported receiving no prior notification of Marvel Snap's removal.

The Fallout for Nuverse

Second Dinner's decision to leave Nuverse is unsurprising given the circumstances. The abrupt and unannounced removal of their game likely damaged the developer's trust in Nuverse. The swiftness of this partnership change suggests significant internal repercussions for Nuverse following the incident.

While geopolitical factors are relevant, a more pressing question is whether Bytedance's actions to safeguard TikTok have inadvertently undermined its own ambitious gaming initiatives. Second Dinner's actions certainly suggest this is a possibility.

For players eager to return to Marvel Snap, be sure to consult our tier lists for a helpful recap!