Following the official Season 7 roadmap NetEase put out earlier, Marvel Rivals has introduced Lower Manhattan, the brand new addition to the Convergence map pool, and it comes loaded with anything and everything about Wilson Fisk, a.k.a. Kingpin.
The map’s general lore revolves around Fisk receiving a shipment of the Tablet of Life and Time, with both teams fighting to gain control over the S.H.I.E.L.D convoy carrying it. However, on a deeper look, the map reveals more secrets than there seem to be on the surface level, including easter eggs that refer to some of the most iconic Marvel characters in history. The following is a list of every single secret we have found in Marvel Rivals’ latest Lower Manhattan Map so far:
Spider-Man’s Classic Suit & Doc Ock’s Tentacle
Spider-Man and Doc Ock tentacle in the game | Credit: NetEase Games
When starting on the attacking side of the round, the heroes are spawned in the Library of Empire State University, right at the entry of which, and under the grand stairs, is a room that is full of nothing but easter eggs and references.
The most evident one of these, which is noticeable right away, is the hanging Classic-Spider-Man Suit in the farther-left end of the room. The more intriguing part, however, is how the suit is hung from a tentacle taken out of Doc Ock’s suit, making this a two-in-one easter egg to discover.
Mysterio’s Helmet and Cape
A look at Mysterio’s cape and helmet | Credit: NetEase Games
In the same room found in the Library of Empire State University, resting right in front of the player on a table is the cape and the Jar-helmet of Mysterio, one of the most infamous Spider-Man villains. While this seems to be the sole reference to this villain in the Lower Manhattan map for now, there are many other references found in different areas of the map that point towards various nemeses the hero has had in comics.
Dr. Curtis Connors, A.K.A Lizard
Portrait of Dr. Curtis Connors on the wall | Credit: NetEase Games
Towards the middle of the map is the Empire State School of Biological Engineering, a wall of which is dedicated to celebrating some of the most prestigious members of Staff so far. The said wall features a photo of Dr. Curtis Connors, who is also known as The Lizard, and is another one of Spider-Man’s adversaries in the Marvel Universe.
It’s also worth checking out the other names on the wall, which include Dr. Edward Lansky (Lightmaster), Dr. Miles Warren (Jackal), and Dr. Buchanan Mitty (Humbug).
Green Goblin, Lizard, and the Jackal in One Place
Three of the biggest villains in Marvel together | Credit: NetEase Games
Found on the other side of the Empire State School of Biological Engineering is another wall with even bigger portraits of three of the most well-known villains in Marvel. There’s Dr. Curtis Connor in the middle, with there being a portrait of Norman Osborn, A.K.A Green Goblin, to his left, and Miles Warren, A.K.A the Jackal, to his right.
Seeing all these characters honored together is one of the biggest easter eggs the Lower Manhattan map could have possibly pulled off in Marvel Rivals, and elevates the attention to detail in the environment by several times.
Blueprints Developed By The Man-Thing and The Vulture
Man-Thing and the Vulture credited for their ideas | Credit: NetEase Games
Right in the middle of the map and further inside the Empire State School of Biological Engineering is the main objective area for the start of the round. This is where you will find on the surrounding walls different project blueprints, including those of Spider-Man, the Lizard, and, more interestingly, by Man Thing and the Vulture.
Dr. Theodore Sallis is credited on a plaque for developing the SO-2 Serum, noted for granting its users toxic immunity. However, a side-effect of the drug would transform Sallis himself into the Man-Thing. Right beside this is the credit given to Clifton Shallot for his research on symbiotes. In the comics, Shallot eventually turned his expertise in bio-mutation toward himself, ultimately transforming into a twisted duplicate of the Vulture.
Jeff’s Golden Statue
The Golden Jeff Statue in Marvel Rivals | Credit: NetEase Games
Right outside where defenders spawn in the first phase of the match is a Golden Jeff statue, and it is the map’s most charming and hard-to-miss easter egg. Jeff the Land Shark is one of Marvel Rivals’ most beloved characters by the community.
This golden statue is also linked to the new “Shark to Shark” achievement in Marvel Rivals, which can be unlocked by performing an emore as Jeff the Land Shark while standing right in front of the said statue in the Lower Manhattan Map.
Framed Items at Fisk’s Ritual Area:
There are many easter eggs in Kingpin’s Vault | Credit: NetEase Games
After reaching Kingpin’s Vault at the end of Payload delivery, you will find yourself in a room with Fisk standing right in the middle of it, and there are framed items further back in the room containing items that refer to a lot of different characters in the Marvel Universe, making it the most dense collection of easter eggs found in the entire map.
Kingpin’s Cane
The first item set in this unique row of easter eggs is Kingpin’s own Disintegrator Cane with the Purple Man’s thumb inside of it. It is one of the most iconic accessories used by Fisk in the whole of Marvel Comics, as he is seen using it often times during many of his appearances.
Mask of Eternity
The Mask of Eternity is the most cosmic-like item in this whole list of secrets we have uncovered about Fisk so far. Kingpin, who is known for organised crime, is now seemingly in possession of something that far exceeds what mortals can understand, making him a bigger threat than before.
The Hood’s Hood
The Hood is a supervillain who has been teased before, meaning he might possibly be added to Marvel Rivals as a playable character soon. However, for now, his significance arises from his hood being on display in Kingpin’s vault.
Terrigen Crystal
In one of these framed cases is the Terrigen Crystal, which is an important element significant to Inhumans in the Marvel Comics. This is possibly the first reference to the Inhumans Marvel Rivals has made so far.
Wrecker’s Crowbar
The Wrecker’s crowbar is one of the most recognisable artifacts, thanks to its being enchanted by Asgardian magic, which makes it one of the most devastating superweapons in the whole of Marvel Comics.
Moon Knight’s Boomerang
Moon Knight’s Boomerange, which is also known as his crescent dart, is the most signature weapon used by Marc Spector, who is already one of the playable characters found in Marvel Rivals.
Wrecking Ball
The last in the Kingpin’s vault collection is the Wrecking Ball, which would be a reference to Thunderball, one of the members of the Wrecking Crew group.
Easter Eggs in Marvel Rivals Lower Manhattan Map Summary
There are many references in the Lower Manhattan map in Marvel Rivals | Credit: NetEase Games
The long list of these easter eggs makes it clear that the latest Lower Manhattan map is more than just an arena for players to cause chaos in. Instead, it is one of the most secret-dense maps in the whole of Marvel Rivals, and in case you missed out on any of them, here is a summary of all the easter eggs the players have found so far:
Easter EggLocationSpider-Man’s Classic Suit & Doc Ock’s TentacleLibrary of Empire State UniversityMysterio’s Helmet and CapeLibrary of Empire State UniversityDr. Curtis Connors, A.K.A LizardEmpire State School of Biological EngineeringGreen Goblin, Lizard, and the JackalEmpire State School of Biological EngineeringThe Man-Thing and The Vulture BlueprintsEmpire State School of Biological EngineeringJeff’s Golden StatueIn the OpenKingpin’s CaneThe VaultMask of EternityThe VaultThe Hood’s HoodThe VaultTerrigen CrystalThe VaultWrecker’s CrowbarThe VaultMoon Knight’s BoomerangThe VaultWrecking BallThe Vault
What is the Lower Manhattan map in Marvel Rivals about?
The latest map in the game revolves around Kingpin receiving the Tablet of Life and Time, with both teams fighting over a S.H.I.E.L.D convoy transporting it.
Where can I find most of the Easter eggs in the map?
The biggest clusters are in the Empire State University library, the Biological Engineering school, and especially Kingpin’s Vault at the end.
What are some of the coolest Easter eggs in the map?
The most interesting secrets found on the map include Spider-Man’s classic suit hanging from Doc Ock’s tentacle, and a room packed with iconic villain artifacts in Kingpin’s Vault.
How to unlock the Shark to Shark achievement?
You can unlock the Shark to Shark achievement by using an emote as Jeff the Land Shark in front of his golden statue.
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