Marvel Map Easter Egg Hints at Next Hero

Summary

• Marvel Rivals players speculate on the potential addition of Wong to the game's roster.
• A recent trailer for the game's new location briefly shows a painting of Doctor Strange's friend, Wong.
• Marvel Rivals Season 1, "Eternal Night," launches January 10th.

The buzz around Marvel Rivals is palpable, with over 10 million players joining in the first 72 hours. Anticipation is high for Season 1, "Eternal Night," launching January 10th. This season introduces Dracula as the main antagonist, hinting at a supernatural theme featuring characters like Blade and the full Fantastic Four roster. Adding to the excitement, Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman will also have villainous alternate skins: the Maker and Malice.

Adding fuel to the speculation fire, a Reddit user (fugo_hate on r/marvelrivals) highlighted a subtle detail in the Sanctum Sanctorum map trailer: a painting of Wong, Doctor Strange's mystical ally. This discovery has ignited discussions about Wong's potential inclusion as a playable character, sparking debate on his possible skillset.

Fans Think Wong Could Be Added to Marvel Rivals

Wong's popularity has skyrocketed thanks to Benedict Wong's MCU portrayal, building on his long history in Doctor Strange comics since the 1960s. While previously a non-playable character in games like Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2006), he's since become playable in titles such as Marvel Contest of Champions, Marvel Snap, and LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2.

However, the Sanctum Sanctorum map's many Marvel universe references might simply be a tribute to Doctor Strange's ally. Regardless, Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night arrives later this week, bringing three new locations, the Doom Match mode, and the playable Fantastic Four (including Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman) on January 10th.