Marvel Game Mod Allegedly Removed for Mocking Trump

Summary

A Donald Trump character mod for Marvel Rivals has been removed from Nexus Mods, reportedly due to its sociopolitical nature, violating the modding platform's established rules. NetEase Games, the developer of Marvel Rivals, has yet to comment on the use of character mods, including those featuring controversial figures.

Marvel Rivals, a hero shooter boasting millions of players, allows for modifications to character models. These mods range from cosmetic changes inspired by Marvel comics and films to more unconventional additions, such as Fortnite-styled heroes.

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

Reasons for Removal:

Nexus Mods' 2020 policy prohibiting mods related to US sociopolitical issues is cited as the reason for the ban. This policy, implemented around the 2020 presidential election, aimed to prevent potentially divisive content.

Social media reactions were mixed. Many players found the mod inappropriate, highlighting the incongruity of Trump's image with Captain America's. Others criticized Nexus Mods' stance on political imagery in mods. It's worth noting that while many Trump-related mods have likely been removed from Nexus Mods, others remain available for games like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and XCOM 2.

NetEase Games, the game developer, has not publicly addressed the issue of character mods or the removal of the Trump mod. The company is currently focused on resolving various issues, including bug fixes and addressing wrongful account bans.