Nexus Mods Removes Trump and Biden Skins from Marvel Rivals, Faces Backlash
The popular modding platform cites long-standing policies against political content as it responds to harassment over its decision.
- Nexus Mods removed custom skins for Marvel Rivals that replaced Captain America's face with those of Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama.
- The platform cited its 2020 Terms of Service update, which prohibits American political mods due to their divisive nature and potential for harassment.
- The decision has led to significant backlash, including misinformation and death threats targeting the platform's staff and owner.
- Nexus Mods clarified that the removal was consistent with its policies and noted that similar mods are available on other platforms.
- The modding site emphasized its focus on fostering a positive community and reiterated its right to decide what content it hosts.