Trump-Themed Marvel Mod Removed from NexusMods

Summary

A Donald Trump character mod for the game Marvel Rivals has been removed from Nexus Mods, reportedly due to its violation of the platform's policies against mods related to sociopolitical issues. NetEase Games, the developer of Marvel Rivals, has not yet commented on the matter or the broader use of character mods within the game.

Marvel Rivals, a recently released hero shooter, has quickly gained millions of players. Players are using mods to customize character models, ranging from alternate skins based on Marvel comics and films to even incorporating characters 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 unavailable on Nexus Mods, resulting in error messages when searched.

Reasons for Removal:

Nexus Mods' 2020 policy prohibiting mods related to US sociopolitical issues is cited as the reason for the removal. This policy, implemented around the 2020 US presidential election, aims to maintain a neutral platform.

Social media reactions were mixed. Many players found the mod inappropriate given Captain America's established image, while others criticized Nexus Mods' stance on political content. This isn't the first instance of Trump-related mods; they exist for other games like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and XCOM 2, though many have likely also been removed from Nexus Mods.

NetEase Games, the game developer, has not addressed the use of character mods, focusing instead on resolving gameplay bugs and addressing player account issues in the relatively new game.