Whereas many have been anticipating the U.S. to close down TikTok inside its borders if mother or father firm ByteDance did not promote it to a Western purchaser, it was a bit extra of a shock when Marvel Snap went darkish as its writer can also be owned by the identical firm.
TikTok formally went offline for these in the U.S. on Saturday, January 18, simply hours earlier than the January 19 deadline set by the U.S.’ divest-or-ban legislation. Customers who attempt to entry TikTok in the U.S. at the moment are greeted with a message saying they cannot use the app proper now. Because it seems, Marvel Snap gamers inside the nation’s borders are getting the same word.
“Sorry, Marvel Snap is not obtainable proper now,” the message reads whenever you attempt to open the app. “A legislation banning Marvel Snap has been enacted in the U.S. Sadly, meaning you may’t use Marvel Snap for now. Relaxation assured, we’re working to revive our service in the U.S. Please keep tuned!”
For these unaware, Marvel Snap was developed by Second Dinner and was revealed by ByteDance-owned writer Nuverse, which is what led to the ban.
Ben Brode, Second Dinner’s Chief Improvement Officer and Co-Founder, took to BlueSky to debate the ban and state that it was a shock to them too.
“Sadly, Marvel Snap is quickly unavailable in U.S. app shops and is unavailable to play in the U.S. This was a shock to Second Dinner and our writer Nuverse,” Brode wrote. “We’re actively engaged on getting the sport up as quickly as attainable and can replace you as soon as now we have extra to share.”
Brode additionally supplied a couple of phrases of recommendation for individuals who miss the Marvel-themed card sport, saying VPN could also be their new finest good friend.
“FWIW I’m listening to that VPN software program will mean you can proceed taking part in Marvel Snap in the meantime, so long as you faux you are from Canada or one thing,” Brode mentioned.
For extra, try our Marvel Snap evaluation whilst you anticipate its hopeful return!
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