The future of Marvel Snap is in a state of uncertainty following news that its publisher has chosen to abandon the game project. Nevertheless, Marvel Snap developer Second Dinner assured fans that the game has a future.
Fans of Marvel Snap were treated to worrying news today as reports emerged that Marvel Snap’s publisher ByteDance is pulling out of the game. ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has specifically decided to downsize its gaming division, Nuverse.
This report was provided by Reuters He spoke to ByteDance about his move away from the game following the loss in the division. This includes the assessment that Marvel Snap “was not a commercial hit.” (It was not immediately clear what performance metrics Reuters based its statement on.)
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That would be surprising for players. The game won Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards last year, and the player base appears to be healthy. Either way, this is clearly worrying news for players who are passionate about the game and putting money into their decks.
Second Dinner Says Marvel Snap Isn’t Going Anywhere
Marvel Snap responded directly to the report on its X/Twitter feed to allay concerns that a shutdown was imminent. in postthe development team said at the Second Dinner: “Some of our players have expressed concerns about the reported structural changes to Nuverse.”
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Dear Snappers
Some players have expressed concerns regarding the reported structural changes to Nuverse.
We appreciate your concern and assure you that regardless of the changes in Nuverse, SNAP will continue to operate and thrive.— Marvel Snap (@MARVELSNAP) November 27, 2023
“We appreciate your concern and want to assure you that regardless of any changes at Nuverse, SNAP will continue to operate and thrive.”
This suggests that the development team will continue to create meaningful content, and that players should not notice any changes.
The original report also suggested that ByteDance is considering selling the games it currently operates. Basically, they will be looking to sell Marvel Snap to another company. The future of this game probably depends on finding a new publisher.
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Perhaps another company is interested in acquiring Marvel’s franchised live service games with a decent player base, but we’ll have to see how this plays out in the future. We hope that this guarantee is well-founded and that players no longer have to worry about progressing through the game.
