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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Tinder has decided not to launch its show internationally this week. Last fall, when the show debuted in the US, Tinder described it as a "first-person, apocalyptic adventure." That hits a little close to home now, and Tinder has apparently realized that this is no time to be trivializing the apocalypse."Given the series' apocalyptic theme, and because we are sensitive to the current events our members are experiencing, we felt it would be difficult to launch it in the right spirit," the company said .The show, Tinder's first, follows a group of friends navigating the end of the world. Viewers take on a first-person role and have to make tough decisions, which get added to their profile, so matches can see how they'd handle a disaster. The six-episode first season was released weekly in the US, and according to TechCrunch, it has been , prompting plans for an international release and a second season.Several shows and movies have been by the coronavirus outbreak, but in most cases, those decisions were made to limit the potential spread via human contact. Tinder's decision is based on the content of its show. It's likely Swipe Night will launch internationally at some point, when it's less offensive to make light of apocalyptic scenarios.Turn on browser notifications to receive breaking news alerts from EngadgetYou can disable notifications at any time in your settings menu.Turn onTinder has also , urging them to take precautions against COVID-19 if they meet matches IRL. If you're not supposed to touch your own face, this probably isn't a great time to touch a stranger's face.All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Tinder has decided not to launch its show internationally this week. Last fall, when the show debuted in the US, Tinder described it as a "first-person, apocalyptic adventure." That hits a little close to home now, and Tinder has apparently realized that this is no time to be trivializing the apocalypse."Given the series' apocalyptic theme, and because we are sensitive to the current events our members are experiencing, we felt it would be difficult to launch it in the right spirit," the company said .The show, Tinder's first, follows a group of friends...

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