Marvel Rivals: Wong's Potential Addition Sparks Fan Speculation
A recently discovered Easter egg in the upcoming Marvel Rivals Season 1 has ignited speculation among players about the potential addition of Wong to the game's roster. The game, a multiplayer hero shooter already boasting over 10 million players in its first 72 hours, is set to launch Season 1, titled "Eternal Night," on January 10th.
Season 1's focus on supernatural Marvel characters, featuring Dracula as the main antagonist and the Fantastic Four (including their villainous counterparts, the Maker and Malice as skins) as playable characters, fuels this speculation. 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 inclusion has led many to believe Wong might become a playable character in the future.
The inclusion of Wong wouldn't be unprecedented. While a staple of Doctor Strange comics since the 1960s, his recent MCU popularity (thanks to Benedict Wong's portrayal) has boosted his profile. He's previously appeared in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2006) and is playable in titles like Marvel Contest of Champions, Marvel Snap, and LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2.
However, the painting could simply be a tribute to Doctor Strange's ally, given the Sanctum Sanctorum map's numerous Marvel universe references. Regardless, Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night, launching later this week, 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. The mystery of Wong's potential inclusion remains, adding another layer of anticipation to the game's already impressive launch.