Because Marvel Rivals attempts to deliver a massive hero shooter set in the Marvel Universe that's chock-full of fun Easter eggs for players to discover. The various maps are littered with items to find, the heroes discuss events that fans will probably recognize, cosmetic items come directly from other Marvel projects, and almost every aspect of it Marvel Rivals feels like it was made by a fan. And the best part: It seems like it will stop at nothing.
One such Easter egg that players may discover appears on the Yggsgard Convoy map in the form of a pair of screaming goats. While they may seem like random creatures, MCU fans may immediately recognize them from the controversial creatures Thor: Love and Thunder as screaming goats ended up being an important part of this film's story. Even though it was never intended to be an Easter egg, it feels like it Marvel Rivals It potentially honors every corner of Marvel's vast library, no matter how much fans seem to hate it, which is great to see.
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Marvel Rivals' Screaming Goats were born from Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder was extremely controversial
After the success of Thor: RagnarokMCU fans were very excited to see where Taika Waititi would take the character in her next outing. Not only was the third film a breath of fresh air for Thor, but he would also be the first Avenger to get a fourth film. And if that wasn't enough, the Guardians of the Galaxy should also be released. So all eyes were on the project to see if it could be successful. However, upon release it quickly proved controversial.
Many fans were keen Thor: Love and Thunder squandered its premise and focused too much on comedy, resulting in a disappointing film overall. Although there were many things that fans didn't like, one aspect always seemed to come up whenever people discussed the film: the screaming goats. These goats appeared several times throughout the film, letting out a huge, annoying scream every time they were on screen. Because of this, they are often used as an example of how this movie was just too weird, and many hope they never appear again.
Marvel Rivals has let the Screaming Goats live on in a new form
Marvel Rivals may not put much emphasis on the screaming goats, but NetEase Games actually ended up incorporating them into the Yggsgardl map. In this map, the convoy that a team must escort is led by the goats in question. As they push through, they also let out their own little cries that can be heard from a distance. And although it is not confirmed that these screams come from there Thor: Love and Thunderthey sound like they were ripped straight from it.
That's not the only thing Thor: Love and Thunder this will make its debut Marvel Rivals Either because there will be a Thor skin from the film at some point. There's no release date, but players will eventually be able to dress up as this version of Thor. Combine that with the screaming goats and it feels like this Thor The film could have left its mark Marvel Rivals.
Even if Thor: Love and Thunder Although the game proved lackluster to many, it's funny to see NetEase Games seemingly include a nod to it. Some fans may never have noticed the goat connection, but many MCU fans probably did. And if the studio is willing to tackle such a controversial film, there's no telling what other films it will honor when releasing the updates.