Marvel Snap: painful layoffs and the future of Second Dinner

The developer of Marvel Snap, Second Dinner, has recently gone through significant changes to its team structure. Co-founder Ben Brode’s statements about layoffs have raised questions about the game’s future.

Layoffs and concerns about the future

On May 2, 2026, Ben Brode confirmed that several team members, including community manager Griffin Bennett, had been laid off. Bennett, who previously worked on titles such as Destiny 2 and Overwatch, announced his departure on the social network X. Brode spoke about the painful nature of the decisions and stressed that these choices say nothing about the quality of the people leaving the team.

In addition to Bennett, designer Glenn Jones has also left the studio. Brode reassured fans that Second Dinner is still active and remains committed to Marvel Snap. In a post on Discord, he said: "We’re still here, still building, and committed to this game and to you."

Timeline

May 2, 2026: Marvel Snap developer confirms layoffs, including the community manager and a designer.
May 3, 2026: Studio emphasizes that the layoffs are not a sign that development on Marvel Snap is being shut down.
March 2026: Second Dinner shares a roadmap for the future of Marvel Snap, addressing issues that emerged after winning its independent publishing work.

Community response

The announcements have sparked mixed reactions within the Marvel Snap community. Many players remain optimistic about the game, with some noting that smaller teams are sometimes necessary to maintain quality. Others, however, worry that these changes could negatively affect future updates and content. Questions have also been raised about how rising IP licensing costs, especially with the resurgence of the Marvel film industry, could impact the company.

What now?

Co-founder Ben Brode has stressed the need to make difficult choices to ensure Second Dinner can keep operating. The roadmap presented in March remains in place, suggesting the studio still has plans for further development of the game despite the recent setbacks. Brode ended his update with a promise to fans that the team will keep fighting for Marvel Snap’s future.