The launch of *Marvel Rivals* Season 1 introduces a new map, Midtown, which is a familiar setting for Marvel fans, often featured in various projects set in New York City. However, *Marvel Rivals* has cleverly hidden several Easter eggs throughout Midtown for fans to discover. Here's a comprehensive guide to every Midtown Easter egg in *Marvel Rivals* and their significance.
Every Marvel Rivals Midtown Easter Egg & What They Mean
The Baxter Building
It's no surprise to see the Baxter Building in Midtown, the iconic home of Marvel's First Family, the Fantastic Four. Given that Season 1 focuses on them, players start the game within this legendary structure.
Avengers Tower & Oscorp Tower
As players venture out from their spawn point, they'll spot both Avengers Tower and Oscorp Tower. The former is the headquarters of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, while the latter is where Norman Osborn, aka the Green Goblin, conducts his nefarious business. Notably, in Marvel Rivals' continuity, Season 1's villain, Dracula, has taken control of Avengers Tower.
Fisk Tower
Wilson Fisk, also known as Kingpin, has a significant presence in Midtown with his tower. Players can easily spot it, but its presence doesn't necessarily mean his arch-enemy, Daredevil, will appear in the game anytime soon.
F.E.A.S.T.
The F.E.A.S.T. Community Center, a homeless shelter in New York, makes an appearance. While not a major part of the comics, it's well-known from Marvel's Spider-Man games, where May Parker helps run it until her tragic death due to Devil's Breath.
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Dazzler
Marvel Rivals includes a nod to X-Men fans with a Dazzler Easter egg. In this version of Earth, she appears to be on a tour, possibly rivaling another pop star, Luna Snow. While it's unclear if NetEase plans to include Dazzler in the game, this hint suggests it's a possibility.
Heroes for Hire
Advertisements for Iron Fist and Luke Cage, known as the "Heroes for Hire," can be seen in Midtown. These street-level heroes are known for their efforts to save New York, often for a fee. While they don't appear directly on the map, their presence suggests they're not far away.
Roxxon Energy
New York is home to more than just heroes, as evidenced by Roxxon Energy advertisements. This company is notorious for its villainous activities and employing villains to do its dirty work, including battling heroes.
A.I.M.
Another sinister organization, A.I.M., is attempting to establish a foothold in New York in Marvel Rivals. Initially a part of Hydra, A.I.M. has branched out, creating various odd creatures, including M.O.D.O.K. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, A.I.M. is led by Aldrich Killian, who tried to pitch his think tank idea to Tony Stark, only to be rejected.
Bar With No Name
Villains seeking respite from their battles can find it at the Bar With No Name, a safe haven for baddies in every major city of the Marvel Universe. Its mysterious origins add to its allure.
Van Dyne
Even heroes need to promote their brands, and one of the Van Dynes is doing so with a fashion boutique in Midtown. While the advertisement doesn't show them, it's likely either the original Wasp, Janet Van Dyne, or her MCU counterpart, Hope Van Dyne, is behind it.
And that's a rundown of every Midtown Easter egg in *Marvel Rivals*. For those eager to achieve more in the game, here are all the Chronoverse Saga Achievements in *Marvel Rivals* Season 1 and how to unlock them.
*Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.*
