Fans Believe Marvel Rivals Map Easter Egg Teases Next Hero

Marvel Rivals: Wong's Potential Arrival Hints at a Supernatural Season

Speculation is swirling within the Marvel Rivals community regarding the potential addition of Wong to the game's roster. This speculation stems from a recently released trailer showcasing the game's new Sanctum Sanctorum map. A brief glimpse of a painting depicting Doctor Strange's mystical ally, Wong, has ignited this excitement. The game, a multiplayer hero shooter already boasting over 10 million players in its first 72 hours, launches Season 1, "Eternal Night," on January 10th.

Season 1's focus on supernatural Marvel characters, including the confirmed addition of the Fantastic Four (with Maker and Malice as alternate skins for Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman respectively), and Dracula as the main antagonist, further fuels the Wong speculation. Reddit user fugo_hate, on r/marvelrivals, initially highlighted the Wong painting in the Sanctum Sanctorum trailer, prompting discussion about his potential gameplay abilities.

Wong's Rising Popularity and Gaming History

While Wong has been a consistent presence in Doctor Strange comics since the 1960s, his recent popularity surge is largely attributed to Benedict Wong's portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His gaming history includes non-playable appearances (Marvel: Ultimate Alliance) and playable roles in titles such as Marvel Contest of Champions, Marvel Snap, and LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2.

The painting in the Sanctum Sanctorum map, however, might simply be an Easter egg, a nod to Doctor Strange's trusted companion within a map brimming with supernatural Marvel universe references. Regardless, the upcoming Season 1 promises exciting new content, including three new locations, a new Doom Match mode, and the arrival of Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman as playable characters on January 10th. The mystery of Wong's potential inclusion remains, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the already highly-anticipated season.