Disney's Marvel Allegedly Shuts Down Anti-Trump Mod

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 rules against such content. The game's developer, NetEase Games, has yet to comment on the matter or the broader issue of character mods within Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals, a hero shooter released recently, has quickly gained millions of players. Players are customizing their gameplay experience through mods, altering hero models with skins from various Marvel sources and even incorporating models from other games like Fortnite.

A mod replacing Captain America's model with Donald Trump circulated on social media, even sparking interest in finding a corresponding Joe Biden mod for online matches. However, both mods are now inaccessible on Nexus Mods, resulting in error messages.

Reasons for Removal:

Nexus Mods' 2020 policy explicitly prohibits mods related to US sociopolitical issues. This policy, implemented during the highly contested 2020 presidential election, aims to maintain a neutral platform.

The removal of the Trump mod has generated mixed reactions online. Many players found the mod inappropriate given Captain America's established persona, while others criticized Nexus Mods' stance on political content. Despite the ban, Trump mods persist in other games like Skyrim, Fallout 4, and XCOM 2.

NetEase Games, the developer of Marvel Rivals, remains silent on the use of character mods, including those featuring controversial figures. The company is currently focused on addressing other game-related issues such as bug fixes and resolving wrongful account bans.