Marvel Snap's Publisher Shifts: Skystone Games Now in the Fold

Second Dinner Parts Ways with Nuverse, Partners with Skystone Games Following Marvel Snap App Store Removal

Following the removal of Marvel Snap from app stores in the wake of ByteDance's actions surrounding TikTok, 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, after they were caught in the crossfire of the recent TikTok ban. ByteDance's actions, which temporarily deprived users of access to these apps, led to a swift reversal following intervention. While TikTok's restoration was relatively seamless, other gaming titles were left struggling to regain their footing. Second Dinner, notably, received no prior notification of Marvel Snap's removal and spent weeks working to restore service.

The Fallout for Nuverse

Second Dinner's decision to leave Nuverse is unsurprising. The unexpected and disruptive removal of their game likely caused significant friction. The speed of this partnership change suggests considerable internal fallout for Nuverse within the developer community.

While broader geopolitical implications exist, a more pressing question is whether ByteDance's aggressive tactics to protect TikTok have inadvertently undermined its ambitious gaming sector. Second Dinner's actions certainly suggest this possibility.

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