Marvel Rivals Map Easter Egg Hints at Next Hero

Summary

• Marvel Rivals players believe that Wong may be added to the game's roster in the future.
• Doctor Strange's friend appears briefly in a recently released trailer for the game's newest location.
• Season 1 of Marvel Rivals, titled "Eternal Night," will begin on January 10.

The excitement around Marvel Rivals continues to grow, with fans speculating about future additions to the game's roster. The game, which has attracted over 10 million players within its first 72 hours, has become a favorite among enthusiasts of multiplayer hero shooters like Overwatch. As anticipation builds for Season 1, set to launch on January 10, players are eagerly awaiting new characters and maps.

Season 1, dubbed "Eternal Night," introduces the formidable Dracula as its main antagonist, suggesting a focus on supernatural Marvel characters. Confirmed additions for the season include all four members of the Fantastic Four, with Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman also featuring their villainous alter egos, the Maker and Malice, as alternate skins.

Amidst this excitement, some eagle-eyed fans have spotted what they believe to be a hint about a future playable character. In the trailer for the new Sanctum Sanctorum map, Reddit user fugo_hate on r/marvelrivals pointed out a brief appearance of a painting featuring Doctor Strange's mystical assistant, Wong. This cameo, inspired by Benedict Wong's portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has sparked speculation about Wong's potential inclusion in Marvel Rivals. Fans are curious about what his magic-powered abilities might bring to the game.

Fans Think Wong Could Be Added to Marvel Rivals

Wong, a longstanding character in the Doctor Strange comics since the 1960s, has seen a significant boost in popularity thanks to his portrayal in the MCU. In gaming, Wong has appeared as a non-playable character in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and has been playable in mobile titles like Marvel Contest of Champions and Marvel Snap, as well as LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2.

While the painting of Wong in the Sanctum Sanctorum map could simply be an homage to one of Doctor Strange's key allies, the map is rich with references to the Marvel universe's supernatural elements. As Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night launches later this week, players can look forward to battling Dracula across three new locations, engaging in the new Doom Match mode, and enjoying the addition of Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman as playable characters on January 10.