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 will begin on January 10.
Some Marvel Rivals players think Wong could be added to the game's roster thanks to a newly discovered Easter Egg. So far, Marvel Rivals has been a hit with fans of multiplayer hero shooters like Overwatch, with over 10 million players logging in throughout its first 72 hours alone. Since then, gamers have been waiting anxiously for the next batch of playable characters and maps, which is set to go live on January 10.
Marvel Rivals Season 1 is subtitled “Eternal Night,” and will feature the infamous lord of the vampires Dracula as its primary antagonist. This has fans guessing that Season 1 will be focused on supernatural Marvel characters like Blade, and it’s been confirmed that all four members of the Fantastic Four will be introduced throughout the season. As an added bonus, Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman’s villainous alter egos, the Maker and Malice, will be added as alternate character skins.
Marvel Rivals is the Perfect Appetizer for Marvel's Upcoming Slate of Games
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Meanwhile, some Marvel Rivals fans think they’ve uncovered a clue about another future playable character tucked away in Season 1’s new Sanctum Sanctorum map. As pointed out by Reddit user fugo_hate on r/marvelrivals, a painting of Doctor Strange’s mystical assistant Wong can be briefly seen in the trailer for the new Marvel Rivals location, seemingly inspired by his MCU incarnation. This has some wondering if Wong will be added to Marvel Rivals’ playable roster someday, as well as what his magic-powered skillset would be.
Fans Think Wong Could Be Added to Marvel Rivals
While Wong has been a staple of the Doctor Strange comics since the 1960s, he has gained a massive surge in popularity in recent years thanks to Benedict Wong's portrayal of him in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the world of gaming, Wong previously made a non-playable appearance in 2006's Marvel: Ultimate Alliance before being made playable in mobile games like Marvel Contest of Champions and Marvel Snap in addition to LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2.
Of course, the Wong painting could just be a nod to one of Doctor Strange’s most valued allies, as the Marvel Rivals Sanctum Sanctorum map is filled with references and cameos from the supernatural side of the Marvel universe. Marvel Rivals Season 1: Eternal Night will go live later this week, so players won’t have to wait too much longer to challenge Dracula across three new locations or take on other gamers in the new Doom Match mode. Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman will also be added as playable characters on January 10.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man's armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
