Marvel Rivalry: 'Donald Trump' Mod Allegedly Removed

Summary

A Donald Trump character mod for the game Marvel Rivals has been removed from Nexus Mods, reportedly due to its violation of the modding platform's policy against sociopolitically charged content. NetEase Games, the developer of Marvel Rivals, has yet to comment on the matter or address the broader issue of character mods within the game.

Marvel Rivals, a recently released hero shooter, has quickly gained millions of players. Players are experimenting with various mods to customize character appearances, ranging from alternate skins based on Marvel comics and films to even incorporating models from other games like Fortnite.

A mod replacing Captain America's model with Donald Trump circulated on social media, prompting some users to seek out a corresponding Joe Biden mod. However, both mods are now inaccessible on Nexus Mods, resulting in error messages indicating their removal.

Reasons for Removal:

Nexus Mods' 2020 policy prohibiting mods related to US sociopolitical issues is cited as the reason for the removal. This policy, enacted around the time of the 2020 US presidential election, aimed to prevent potentially divisive content on the platform.

Social media reactions to the ban were mixed. Many players felt the mod was inappropriate given Captain America's established character, while others criticized Nexus Mods' stance on political imagery in mods. This isn't an isolated incident; while many Trump-related mods have been removed from Nexus Mods, others remain available for various games like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and XCOM 2.

NetEase Games, the game developer, has not publicly addressed the use of character mods, including those featuring controversial figures. The company is currently focused on resolving other issues such as in-game bugs and addressing wrongful account bans.