Marvel Snap's highly anticipated new card acquisition system, Card Pack, is scheduled to go live on April 29. While veteran players are already preparing for this significant change, the Marvel Snap development team has provided fans with essential details about what to expect in the days leading up to the update.

Since its initial release, Marvel Snap has faced considerable criticism regarding its card acquisition mechanics. Many players have accused developer Second Dinner of implementing unfair monetization strategies for new cards. The Spotlight Caches, previously the primary method of obtaining cards, have been particularly controversial, with complaints that they discouraged new players and made it challenging to keep up with the meta. Although the game attempted to address these issues through Series Drops (gradually making newer cards more accessible), this solution proved insufficient, leading to the development of a more comprehensive overhaul.

Marvel Snap has recently faced allegations of using fan-created superhero artwork in the design of multiple in-game cards. These claims, circulating on social media, have sparked discussions about intellectual property rights in digital card games.

On April 29, Marvel Snap will officially introduce its revamped card acquisition feature: Card Packs. This system replaces Spotlight Caches and is designed to give players greater agency in building their collections. There will be two primary types of packs:

• Seasonal Packs: Focused on the latest card releases
• Collector's Packs: Containing all unowned cards from previous seasons

The most significant improvement is that Card Packs will never include duplicate cards—a major quality-of-life enhancement compared to the previous Spotlight Cache system.

Marvel Snap's Card Pack Update Becomes Mandatory on May 1

Players interested in experiencing the final Spotlight Cache should note it will remain available until April 30, featuring three cards: Hydra Stomper, Arana, and Madame Web. Those wishing to use their Spotlight Keys one last time should delay updating until May 1, when the Card Pack system becomes mandatory for all players.

In their official announcement, Second Dinner revealed plans to increase the number of cards released each season. While Marvel Snap traditionally added about five to six new cards monthly (one per week), the new system will accommodate additional drops, including cards from lower Series. The developers also teased upcoming "Custom Packs"—themed collections reminiscent of Pokemon TCG's EX Starter Decks.