TikTok’s U.S. Fumble: Marvel Snap Gets a Second Chance
Remember the big TikTok ban that hit the U.S. on January 19th? Well, that shuffle turned up a surprise guest: the card‑collecting game Marvel Snap. The app, part of NiVerse—a ByteDance spin‑off—was lumped in with TikTok, CapCut, and a few other ByteDance goodies in the same blanket ban. Thankfully, the drama isn’t over yet.
Why Marvel Snap was in the mix
- ByteDance owns a sleight of hand: TikTok + CapCut + Marvel Snap.
- The U.S. government slapped a whole stop‑all on every ByteDance build‑out, so Marvel Snap didn’t get a free pass.
- Because of that, the iOS App Store in America removed Marvel Snap along with the others.
President Trump’s “Pause”
When President Trump signed an executive order, he gave TikTok a 75‑day grace period before the full hard‑stop took effect. So, Marvel Snap wasn’t buried in the ashes just yet. Users who had already downloaded it can now pick up where they left off, collecting digital cards or watching the most viral dance moves.
Future Plans and Apple’s Tiny Fine
- Marvel Snap is courting a new publishing partner. No names announced—but it’s probably going to be a big deal.
- Until a publisher comes aboard, the game remains unavailable on Apple’s App Store in the U.S.
- Apple faces a $5,000 penalty per user for re‑listing any ByteDance app in the U.S., so smooth sailing is unlikely.
In short: TikTok got its chance to pause, Marvel Snap stays in play for now, and whoever’s next in the publishing queue might just beat the U.S. authorities to the punch. For fans, the good news is this means more adventurous card‑collecting sessions—while we still wait to see who’ll scoop up the reins next.
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