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

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 prompting searches for a corresponding 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 removal. This policy, implemented around the time of the 2020 US presidential election, aims to maintain a neutral platform.

Social media reactions were mixed. Many found the ban unsurprising, highlighting the incongruity of Trump's likeness with Captain America's established persona. Others expressed dissatisfaction with Nexus Mods' political restrictions. It's worth noting that while many Trump mods have likely been removed from Nexus Mods, some remain available for other games like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and XCOM 2.

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