Marvel Rivals Donald Trump Mod Reportedly Banned

Summary

A Donald Trump character mod for the game Marvel Rivals has been removed from Nexus Mods 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 in general.

Marvel Rivals, a recently released hero shooter, has quickly gained millions of players. Players are customizing their gameplay experience with various mods, ranging from cosmetic changes based on Marvel Comics and films to more unusual additions, such as replacing character models with those from other franchises.

A mod replacing Captain America's model with Donald Trump circulated on social media, prompting some players to search for a similar Joe Biden mod. However, both mods have been removed from Nexus Mods, resulting in error messages when users try to access them.

Reasons for Removal:

Nexus Mods' policy, implemented in 2020, prohibits mods related to US sociopolitical issues. This policy was introduced during a period of heightened political tension and remains in effect. The removal of the Trump mod aligns with this pre-existing guideline.

Social media reactions to the ban were mixed. Many players found the mod inappropriate given Captain America's established persona, while others criticized Nexus Mods' stance on political content. This isn't an isolated incident; while many Trump-related mods have been removed from Nexus Mods, others persist in games like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and XCOM 2.

NetEase Games, the game developer, has not publicly addressed the issue of player-created character mods, focusing instead on resolving gameplay bugs and addressing player account issues within the new game's launch period.