Summary
- Marvel Rivals players speculate that Wong might join the game's roster in the future.
- 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 discovery of a potential Easter egg has fueled speculation among Marvel Rivals players about the addition of Wong to the game's roster. Marvel Rivals, a multiplayer hero shooter, has already seen immense success, boasting over 10 million players within its first 72 hours. Anticipation is high for the upcoming Season 1 content, launching January 10th.
Season 1, subtitled "Eternal Night," features Dracula as the main antagonist, leading to speculation about the inclusion of other supernatural Marvel characters like Blade. The season will introduce all four members of the Fantastic Four as playable characters, along with alternate skins for Mister Fantastic (as the Maker) and Invisible Woman (as Malice).
Adding to the excitement, a Reddit user (fugo_hate on r/marvelrivals) highlighted a brief glimpse of a Wong painting in the trailer for the new Sanctum Sanctorum map. This subtle detail has sparked discussion about Wong's potential inclusion as a playable character and what his unique abilities might entail.
Fans Believe Wong Could Join Marvel Rivals
Wong, a long-time companion of Doctor Strange in the comics since the 1960s, has recently gained significant popularity thanks to Benedict Wong's portrayal in the MCU. While previously appearing as a non-playable character in games like Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2006), he has since become playable in titles such as Marvel Contest of Champions, Marvel Snap, and LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2.
However, the Wong painting in the Sanctum Sanctorum map might simply be a tribute to Doctor Strange's ally, given the map's numerous references to the supernatural side of the Marvel universe. Regardless, Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night arrives later this week, offering players three new locations, a new Doom Match mode, and the addition of Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman as playable characters on January 10th.
