Mobile Legends: Bang Bang aka MLBB and Marvel Snap have been reinstated in the United States after a 48-hour ban due to national security concerns.
After a brief suspension, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and Marvel Snap are once again available to players in the United States. The games were banned for 48 hours following concerns related to national security and data privacy but have now been reinstated after successful negotiations and compliance efforts by their respective developers.
MLBB and Marvel Snap Restored in the US
After 48 hours of inaccessibility, both MLBB and Marvel Snap have been unbanned and are now operational in the United States.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB)
Moonton, the developer of MLBB, announced the game’s restoration on January 21, 2025. Players can now access the game without any additional steps. Moonton expressed gratitude for the community’s patience during the brief pause.
The devs said:
Great news! Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is officially back after a brief pause. Simply open the app as usual — no additional action is needed - and jump right back into the fun. Thank you for your patience and support during our brief pause. We're thrilled to have you back. We have sent your activity rewards during the period you couldn't log in via email, along with a small gift. Please check. Let's get gaming. For any questions or concerns, please contact us via Customer Service. We will do our best to assist you.
Marvel Snap
Second Dinner, the developer of Marvel Snap, confirmed that the game is back online in the U.S. To prevent future disruptions, they plan to bring more services in-house and partner with a new publisher.
MARVEL SNAP is back online in the U.S. But to make sure this NEVER happens again, we’re working to bring more services in-house and partner with a new publisher. This is the start of a new era for MARVEL SNAP.
— Second Dinner (@seconddinner) January 21, 2025
We know this probably leaves you with even more questions than…
Currently, the game remains unavailable on the App Store and Google Play, but the Steam version is active. Moreover, to avoid similar issues, Second Dinner is working on transitioning services internally and seeking a new publishing partner. This move aims to ensure uninterrupted access for U.S. players.
In-App purchases remain unavailable but the team is working on it.
— Second Dinner (@seconddinner) January 21, 2025
Web Shop purchases are working, however.https://t.co/bdizvUwHit
We're working on restoring App Store availability. It may take some time. We'll keep you updated.
— Second Dinner (@seconddinner) January 21, 2025
Earlier, on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump officially became the 47th President of the United States. Just a few days ago, he promised to bring back TikTok, and guess what? TikTok has now released a statement confirming that the app is making a comeback! They also took a moment to thank the President for helping to restore the platform.
Well, thanks to TikTok unban, we also have the MLBB and Marvel Snap back. The swift unbanning of MLBB and Marvel Snap demonstrates effective collaboration between developers and U.S. authorities to address security concerns. Players can now resume enjoying these games, with developers taking steps to prevent future disruptions.
