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 rules against such content. The game's developer, NetEase Games, has yet to comment on the use of character mods in general.
Marvel Rivals, a hero shooter game released recently, has quickly gained millions of players. Players are experimenting with various mods, altering character models with skins from 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 discussion and even searches for a corresponding Joe Biden mod. However, both mods are now unavailable on Nexus Mods, resulting in error messages when searched.
Reasons for Removal:
Nexus Mods' 2020 policy prohibits mods related to US sociopolitical issues. This policy, implemented during the contentious 2020 presidential election, aims to maintain a neutral platform. The removal of the Trump mod aligns with this pre-existing policy.
Social media reactions were mixed. Some players found the ban unsurprising, citing the incongruity of Trump's image with Captain America's. Others criticized Nexus Mods' stance on political content. 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, hasn't publicly addressed the use of character mods, focusing instead on bug fixes and addressing player account issues in the new game's early stages.
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