Marvel Snap fans have received reassurance that the game will continue to thrive despite reports of structural changes affecting publisher Nuverse and its parent company ByteDance. ByteDance is reportedly winding down Nuverse and shifting away from mainstream video games, raising concerns about the future of Marvel Snap.
However, the official Marvel Snap Twitter account addressed these reports on November 27th, assuring players that the game will continue to operate and flourish regardless of any changes at Nuverse.
While the ongoing development of the game is not expected to be immediately impacted, the change in direction from ByteDance could lead to changes at developer Second Dinner. The California-based developer may choose to operate independently or seek a new publisher to collaborate with, although this process may take time. Fans are understandably concerned about the long-term future of the game.
Importantly, Second Dinner holds the Marvel license, so there will be no need for negotiations regarding that aspect if the company separates from ByteDance. However, this is currently speculative, and further updates from the developer will be crucial.
Marvel Snap is currently in the midst of the November Season Pass, which focuses on Ms. Marvel. The upcoming December season will feature the Hellfire Club and Sebastian Shaw. Each new season introduces new characters, locations, and collectible variants to the game.
Second Dinner has achieved significant success with Marvel Snap, winning Mobile Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2022 and experiencing a successful launch on Steam in August 2023, attracting new players to the game.
Source: DOTESPORTS
