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 designed to protect TikTok, left many apps unavailable, prompting a swift reversal following promises from then President-elect Donald Trump to restore service.
While TikTok's return was relatively smooth, other gaming titles were less fortunate. Second Dinner, notably, received no prior notice of Marvel Snap's removal and spent weeks working to restore its availability.
The Fallout
Second Dinner's decision to leave Nuverse is unsurprising. The unexpected and disruptive removal of their game likely soured relations. The swiftness of this change suggests significant repercussions for Nuverse stemming from developer dissatisfaction.
While geopolitical factors played a role, the incident raises questions about Bytedance's gaming ambitions. Their aggressive approach to preserving TikTok may have inadvertently undermined their highly-profiled gaming division. Second Dinner's actions certainly suggest this possibility.
For players eager to return to Marvel Snap, be sure to check out our tier lists for a helpful guide!
