Marvel Mod Targeting Trump Allegedly Forbidden

Summary

A Donald Trump character mod for the game Marvel Rivals has been removed from Nexus Mods, reportedly due to its sociopolitical nature, violating the platform's established rules. The game's developer, NetEase Games, has yet to comment on the use of character mods in general.

Marvel Rivals, a hero shooter released a month ago, boasts millions of players. Players often enhance their experience with mods, altering hero models with skins from comics, movies, and even other games like Fortnite.

A mod replacing Captain America's model with Donald Trump circulated on social media, sparking interest and even requests for a Joe Biden counterpart. However, both the Trump and Biden mods are now inaccessible on Nexus Mods, suggesting removal due to policy violations.

Reasons for Removal:

Nexus Mods' 2020 policy prohibits mods related to US sociopolitical issues. This policy, implemented during the highly contested 2020 presidential election, aims to maintain a neutral platform.

Social media reactions were mixed. While many found the ban unsurprising, citing the model's incompatibility with Trump's image, others criticized Nexus Mods' stance on political content. This isn't the first instance of Trump-themed video game mods; some remain available for titles like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and XCOM 2.

NetEase Games, the developer of Marvel Rivals, has not publicly addressed the use of character mods, including those featuring controversial figures. The company's current focus appears to be on resolving gameplay bugs and addressing player account issues.