In a significant shift within the mobile gaming industry, popular titles like *Marvel Snap* and *Mobile Legends: Bang Bang* are transitioning to a new publisher. Previously handled by ByteDance in the US, these games are now being managed by Skystone Games, which will introduce region-specific versions tailored for the American market.

The catalyst for this change was the earlier buzz around the TikTok ban, which led to a ripple effect across ByteDance's portfolio. The political pressure on ByteDance to divest from TikTok inadvertently pulled many of its top mobile games off the app stores, often without warning to developers or players. This move was part of a larger political push to influence ByteDance's operations.

Although TikTok managed to resume operations, the same couldn't be said for all of ByteDance's mobile games. *Marvel Snap* was among the first to announce a switch to Skystone Games, marking a new chapter for these titles in the US market.

The unexpected involvement of mobile games in political maneuvers was not something many in the gaming community anticipated. For players, the transition to Skystone Games promises continued access to their favorite games, potentially with US-specific enhancements.

However, this scenario is far from ideal. The notion that beloved games can become pawns in political games is unsettling for everyone involved. As the deadline for TikTok's potential sale approaches, the industry watches closely, aware that similar situations could have dire consequences for other games and apps in the future.