Marvel Snap has been pulled from US app stores. This follows the recent ban of TikTok in the US, and the two events are directly related. Let's break down why.
Why the Removal of Marvel Snap in the US?
Marvel Snap, along with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and CapCut, have all been made unavailable in the US. These apps share a common owner: ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. Given the intense scrutiny TikTok is facing from US lawmakers regarding national security and data privacy, ByteDance appears to have proactively removed these apps to preempt further action.
While there's speculation that TikTok might return, even temporarily, the fate of other ByteDance apps, including Marvel Snap, remains uncertain. A return to US app stores hinges on the outcome of the TikTok situation.
The US market represents a significant portion of revenue and player base for these Chinese-owned companies, making a prolonged ban a substantial blow. The future of Marvel Snap's availability in the US remains unclear, but for now, players outside the US can continue enjoying the game on the Google Play Store.
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