Marvel Rivals Map Easter Egg Hints at New 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.

Excitement is building among Marvel Rivals players, with many speculating that Wong could soon join the game's roster. This buzz stems from a subtle Easter Egg discovered in the trailer for the newly introduced Sanctum Sanctorum map. Marvel Rivals has already captivated fans of multiplayer hero shooters, such as Overwatch, boasting an impressive 10 million players in its first 72 hours. As anticipation mounts, the community eagerly awaits the next wave of characters and maps, set to launch on January 10.

Season 1, dubbed "Eternal Night," promises an enthralling narrative with Dracula as the central antagonist. This thematic focus on supernatural elements has led fans to speculate about the inclusion of characters like Blade. Additionally, all members of the Fantastic Four will debut throughout the season, with Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman's villainous alter egos, the Maker and Malice, being introduced as alternate skins.

A keen-eyed Reddit user, fugo_hate, on the r/marvelrivals subreddit, spotted a brief glimpse of a painting featuring Doctor Strange’s mystical assistant, Wong, in the trailer for the new Sanctum Sanctorum location. This discovery has sparked speculation about Wong’s potential addition to the playable roster, with fans curious about his magic-powered abilities.

Fans Think Wong Could Be Added to Marvel Rivals

Wong, a character deeply rooted in Doctor Strange's comic lore since the 1960s, has seen a significant rise in popularity thanks to Benedict Wong's portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In gaming, Wong has appeared non-playably in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and has become a playable character in mobile games like Marvel Contest of Champions, Marvel Snap, and LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2.

While the painting of Wong could simply be an homage to one of Doctor Strange’s key allies, given the Sanctum Sanctorum map's rich tapestry of supernatural references, it has ignited discussions about his potential as a future playable character. With Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night set to launch later this week, players won't have to wait long to dive into new challenges against Dracula in three fresh locations or engage in the exciting new Doom Match mode. Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman will also become playable on January 10, adding to the season's excitement.