Marvel Rivals Donald Trump Mod Reportedly Banned

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 modding platform's established rules. The game's developer, NetEase Games, has yet to comment on the situation or the broader issue of character mods.

Marvel Rivals, a recently released hero shooter, has quickly gained millions of players. Players are experimenting with various mods, altering character models with skins from Marvel comics and movies, and even incorporating models from 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 similar Joe Biden mod. However, both mods are now unavailable on Nexus Mods, suggesting a ban.

Reasons for Removal:

Nexus Mods' 2020 policy prohibits mods involving US sociopolitical issues. This policy, implemented during the contentious 2020 election, appears to be the basis for the removal of the Trump mod. Many Marvel Rivals players online reacted without surprise, citing the incongruity of Trump's likeness with Captain America. Others criticized Nexus Mods' stance on political imagery. This isn't the first instance of Trump-themed mods; some remain available for games like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and XCOM 2.

NetEase Games, the developer, hasn't addressed the use of character mods, including those featuring controversial figures. The company is currently focused on addressing other game-related issues such as bug fixes and resolving incorrect account bans.