Marvel Rivals Map Easter Egg Hints at Upcoming Hero

Summary

• Marvel Rivals players speculate that Wong may join the game's roster in the future.
• Doctor Strange's friend appears briefly in a recently released trailer for the game's new location.
• Season 1 of Marvel Rivals, titled "Eternal Night," will launch on January 10.

The buzz around Marvel Rivals continues to grow, especially with the game's impressive start, attracting over 10 million players within its first 72 hours. Fans of this multiplayer hero shooter, akin to Overwatch, are eagerly awaiting the next wave of characters and maps, set to launch on January 10.

Season 1, dubbed "Eternal Night," will introduce Dracula as the main antagonist, hinting at a focus on supernatural Marvel characters. Alongside Dracula, all four members of the Fantastic Four will be introduced throughout the season. Excitingly, Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman will also receive villainous alter egos, the Maker and Malice, available as alternate skins.

Amidst the excitement, some fans have spotted an intriguing Easter egg in the trailer for Season 1's 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, reminiscent of his portrayal by Benedict Wong in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has sparked speculation about Wong's potential addition to the Marvel Rivals roster. Fans are curious about what his magic-powered abilities might bring to the game.

Fans Think Wong Could Be Added to Marvel Rivals

Wong has been a significant figure in Doctor Strange comics since the 1960s and has seen a surge in popularity thanks to his depiction in the MCU. In the gaming world, Wong has made appearances in various titles, from a non-playable role in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2006) to playable characters in mobile games like Marvel Contest of Champions and Marvel Snap, as well as LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2.

While the painting of Wong might simply be a homage to one of Doctor Strange's key allies, given the Sanctum Sanctorum map's rich tapestry of supernatural Marvel references, it has certainly fueled speculation. As Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night approaches its January 10 launch, players are gearing up to face Dracula across three new locations and engage in the new Doom Match mode. Additionally, Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman will become playable characters on the same day, adding to the anticipation.