Nexus Mods Bans Donald Trump Marvel Rivals Mod for Violating Sociopolitical Rules
A recently uploaded Donald Trump mod for the popular game Marvel Rivals has been removed from Nexus Mods, reportedly due to violations of the modding platform's sociopolitical rules. The mod, which replaced Captain America's in-game model with that of Donald Trump, sparked discussion on social media, with some users even searching for a corresponding Joe Biden mod. However, both mods are now inaccessible on Nexus Mods, resulting in error messages for users attempting to locate them.
Marvel Rivals, a hero shooter from NetEase Games, has quickly gained millions of players since its release. The game's modding community has been active, creating various skin and model replacements, ranging from alternate Marvel character designs to even incorporating models from other games like Fortnite.
The removal of the Trump mod is consistent with Nexus Mods' 2020 policy against mods involving US sociopolitical issues. This policy, implemented around the time of the 2020 presidential election, aims to maintain a neutral platform and avoid potentially divisive content. While the decision has been met with mixed reactions on social media—some expressing understanding, others criticizing the ban—it reflects Nexus Mods' commitment to its established guidelines.
Interestingly, NetEase Games, the developer of Marvel Rivals, has yet to comment on the use of character mods, including those featuring controversial figures. The company is currently focused on addressing other issues, such as gameplay bugs and resolving false account bans. The lack of official developer response leaves the future of political character mods in Marvel Rivals uncertain. While similar Trump mods exist for other games like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and XCOM 2, their continued presence on Nexus Mods doesn't necessarily guarantee the same outcome for future Marvel Rivals mods.
