- Marvel Snap removed from U.S. app stores under H.R.7521 law
- Ban stems from Nuverse’s ties to ByteDance, a Chinese company
- Developers assure fans the game will return; VPNs offer temporary access
The Marvel Snap, a popular card game has been taken down from the app stores in the U.S. It happened due to the new legislation that is targeting the applications run by the companies which United States sees as its adversaries like China.
What Caused Marvel Snap’s Removal in the U.S.?
The ban was enacted under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (H.R.7521). The law went effective from January 19 and left fans, developers, and the overall community in shock I didn’t expect it to happen promptly.
Although Marvel Snap was developed by an American company— Second Dinner, which led to the fall of this game, it was published by Nuverse, owned by ByteDance, which is basically a Chinese company.
This connection does appear indirect. Still, the association with China has resulted in the removal of the game alongside another extremely Not only the players but also the companies themselves were not prepared for this action against the app. Second Dinner’s Chief Development Officer, Ben Brode, described the decision as a surprise, stating,
“Unfortunately, MARVEL SNAP is temporarily unavailable in U.S. app stores and is unavailable to play in the U.S. This was a surprise to Second Dinner and our publisher Nuverse. We’re actively working on getting the game up as soon as possible and will update you once we have more to share.”
On social media and the game’s Discord server, Second Dinner reassured fans, mentioning that,
“We’re actively working on getting the game up as soon as possible and will update you once we have more to share,”
Brode even suggested that meantime VPNs can be used to access the game, noting,
“FWIW I am hearing that VPN software will allow you to continue playing Marvel Snap in the meantime.”
Fans React to Marvel Snap Ban: Frustration and Backlash
The ban has resulted in an extreme backlash among the players, and they have expressed their frustration via social media, demanding refunds and mentioning that if they knew it was about to happen, they wouldn’t have invested in the game.
However, the company seems focused on resolving the issue instead of refunds. The TikTok users were also left dismayed when they received the message and shared their reactions, as it has also been removed for the same reason and other major concerns raised by the authorities.
Not everyone is in favor, and this action is called “Un-American” and “Unconstitutional” by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). TikTok is an app that doesn’t need an introduction, and it has been a place for all influencers, artists, and business owners to run their businesses either on a small or large scale.
The community has started the petitions. Still, the future of these apps remains uncertain. Now Marvel Snap fans are hoping that the game might return soon, but when? the timeline is in question. Until then, they can access it through Steam or try out other methods to play it.
