Marvel Mod Allegedly Removed for Trump Parody

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. NetEase Games, the developer of Marvel Rivals, has yet to comment on the use of character mods in the game.

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

A Nexus Mods user created and uploaded a mod replacing Captain America's model with Donald Trump. This mod circulated on social media, with some players even seeking out a Joe Biden counterpart. However, the mod, and a similarly themed Biden mod, are now inaccessible on Nexus Mods, indicating a ban.

Reasons for Removal:

Nexus Mods' policy, established in 2020 amidst a politically charged US election, prohibits mods dealing with US sociopolitical issues. This policy led to the removal of the Trump mod, a decision that has garnered mixed reactions on social media. While many players found the mod inappropriate given Captain America's established persona, some criticized Nexus Mods' stance on political content. It's worth noting that despite this policy, Trump-related mods persist in other 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 politically charged figures. The company's current focus appears to be on addressing gameplay issues and resolving account bans.