Nexus Mods Owner Threatened After Trump & Biden Removed from Marvel Rivals

Nexus Mods, a popular platform for game modifications, finds itself at the center of a heated debate after removing over 500 mods for Marvel's Avengers in a single month. The controversy erupted following the removal of mods that replaced Captain America's head with images of Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

The platform's owner, known as TheDarkOne, addressed the situation on Reddit, clarifying that both the Biden and Trump mods were removed simultaneously to prevent accusations of partisan bias. TheDarkOne noted the curious silence from YouTube commentators on this point.

However, the fallout extended beyond online discussion. TheDarkOne revealed that the removals have resulted in a barrage of threats and hateful messages directed at the Nexus Mods team, including death threats and accusations of pedophilia.

This isn't the first time Nexus Mods has faced backlash over mod removals. A previous incident in 2022 involved the removal of a Spider-Man Remastered mod that replaced rainbow flags with American flags. At the time, the platform publicly defended its stance on inclusivity and its commitment to removing content deemed discriminatory.

TheDarkOne concluded by expressing a lack of patience for those who find the platform's policies objectionable.