Marvel Snap Dev Says ‘Painful’ Layoffs Needed To ‘Make Sure We Can Keep Going’

Second Dinner laid off several Marvel Snap employees, including its community manager, after trying to respond to player complaints.

Ben Brode said the cuts were painful but necessary to keep the studio operating, and that the March roadmap is still on track.

The layoffs have raised fresh concerns about Marvel Snap’s long-term health, update cadence, and ability to maintain player trust.

The move also underscores broader pressure on live-service games and on studios handling publishing and community responsibilities.