Welcome to the Wild World of Marvel Rivals Mods
In the bustling universe of Marvel Rivals, mods have taken center stage only a month after its release, with over 500 mods already available. However, not all additions to this multiplayer shooter are met with applause. Some are causing owners of Nexus Mods to raise an eyebrow and draw the line—specifically, two mods that replaced Captain America’s iconic head with that of former Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Nexus Mods Stands Firm
The controversial removal of these two political mods has spurred a lively discussion in the modding community. Nexus Mods owner, thedarkone, has communicated his intent clearly, calling attention to the fact that both mods were pulled for the same reason: unwanted drama. According to him, dealing with the outrage from political loyalists isn’t on their agenda. In a now-locked Reddit thread, he stated, “we don’t want to handle all the nutjobs that come out the woodwork whenever these mods get posted.”
Are Influencer Outrage and Bias Fueling the Drama?
What’s interesting here is how the community reacted. Thedarkone pointed out that many influencers conveniently overlooked the removal of the Biden mod while fanning the flames of outrage regarding Trump. “Funny how the outrage-bait YouTubers don’t mention that, isn’t it?” he quipped. This selective outrage illustrates not just a propensity for chaos in the gaming world but also a disregard for wider implications when it comes to political expressions in mods.
Ultimately, Nexus Mods’ stance reflects a need to maintain a neutral platform free from the fervent clashes of political views, handling the situation with commendable bluntness and a focus on avoiding unnecessary drama.
