Summary
A Donald Trump character mod for Marvel Rivals, a popular hero shooter, has been removed from Nexus Mods due to its sociopolitical nature, violating the platform's established rules against such content. The game's developer, NetEase Games, has yet to comment on the use of character mods in general.
Marvel Rivals, released recently, has quickly amassed a large player base. Players are experimenting with mods to alter character appearances, ranging from alternate skins based on comics and movies to even incorporating characters from other games like Fortnite.
The Trump mod, replacing Captain America's model, gained attention on social media, with some users even seeking out a corresponding Joe Biden mod for matches. However, both mods are now inaccessible on Nexus Mods, resulting in error messages.
Reason for Removal:
Nexus Mods' policy, implemented in 2020 amidst the US presidential election, prohibits mods related to US sociopolitical issues. This policy, while sparking debate among Marvel Rivals players, is consistent with Nexus Mods' previous actions, as similar mods featuring Donald Trump have been removed from other game platforms in the past, though some still exist for games like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and XCOM 2.
Developer's Response:
NetEase Games, the developer of Marvel Rivals, remains silent on the issue of character mods, focusing instead on addressing bugs and resolving player account issues within the new game.
