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 guidelines. NetEase Games, the developer of Marvel Rivals, has yet to comment on the use of character mods, including those depicting controversial figures.

Marvel Rivals, a hero shooter game released a month ago, has attracted millions of players. Players are customizing their gameplay experience with mods, ranging from alternative skins based on Marvel 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 that of Donald Trump. This mod gained traction on social media, with some players even searching for a Joe Biden counterpart mod for matches. However, both the Trump and Biden mods are now inaccessible on Nexus Mods, suggesting a ban.

Reasons for the Mod's Removal:

Nexus Mods' policy, established in 2020 amidst the US presidential election, prohibits mods incorporating US sociopolitical themes. This policy, announced during the Trump-Biden election cycle, prompted the removal of the mod.

The ban has generated mixed reactions on social media. While many players understood the ban, citing the incompatibility of Trump's image with Captain America, others criticized Nexus Mods for restricting political content. 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 game developer, hasn't addressed the use of character mods or the removal of the Trump mod. The company is currently focusing on resolving other issues, such as in-game bugs and addressing wrongful player bans.