Marvel’s Midnight Suns has rich roots embedded in occult witchcraft and mystic arts. But it also dabbles in light cartomancy, particularly in the game’s early marketing through influencer kits. These unique parcels arrived with creative tarot cards depicting each of Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ playable characters, or at least those who were already revealed at that time. Tarot cards do not have any true significance in the game’s narrative, but tarot cards do contribute to its side activities and collectible hunting throughout the Abbey grounds.
Like much of Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ optional exploration in the Abbey grounds, there are impediments to players’ progress that are navigated after having completed each Blood Gate. Blood Gates contain spells that the Hunter can use to access obscured paths or rewards, and tarot cards are often hidden in these areas. However, the game’s collectible tarot cards do not feature its playable characters, but a series of others that include intriguing name-drops as an entertaining nod to the rest of Marvel’s popular IP iconography.
Cloak and Dagger (Abbey Grounds)
Cloak and Dagger’s tarot card is found in the Abbey grounds near the Abbey itself. Cloak and Dagger’s tarot represents Temperance.
Moon Knight (the Forge)
Moon Knight’s tarot card is found in the Forge cavern. Moon Knight’s tarot represents the Moon, which is clear enough from his namesake. Indeed, many fans clamored for Moon Knight to join Marvel’s Midnight Suns, and it is great to see him included here at all.
Nova (the Forge)
Nova’s tarot card is also found in the Forge cavern. Nova’s tarot represents the Star.
Johnny Storm (Abbey Grounds)
Johnny Storm’s tarot card is found in the Abbey grounds near the Abbey itself, at the edge of a small pond. The Human Torch’s tarot represents the Sun as “an abundance of energy, as well as optimism and joy.”
Namor (Whispering Wood)
Namor’s tarot card is found in the Whispering Wood. Namor’s tarot represents the Hermit.
Death (Agatha’s Altar)
Death’s tarot card is found in the bottom-left corner of the map, past Agatha’s Altar. Death’s tarot plainly represents Death.
She-Hulk (Agatha’s Altar)
She-Hulk’s tarot card is found behind Agatha’s Altar. She-Hulk’s tarot represents Justice in a nod to her career as a criminal defense attorney.
Domino (Agatha’s Altar)
Domino’s tarot card is found near Agatha’s Altar. Domino’s tarot represents the Wheel of Fortune.
Jean Grey (Stone Terrace)
Jean Grey’s tarot card is found at the Stone Terrace, near the Standing Stones. Jean’s tarot represents the High Priestess.
Thor (Abbey)
Thor’s tarot card is found inside the Abbey. Thor’s tarot represents Strength.
Professor Xavier (Hiram Shaw’s Church)
Professor Xavier’s tarot card is found inside Hiram Shaw’s Church. Xavier’s tarot represents the Hierophant.
Bucky Barnes (Agatha’s Altar)
Bucky Barnes’ tarot card is found near Agatha’s Altar. Bucky’s tarot represents the Hanged Man.
Storm (Old Salem Cemetery)
Storm’s tarot card is found in the Old Salem Cemetery, in the northern part of Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ map. Storm’s tarot represents the Empress.
Black Panther (Everflowing Glade)
Black Panther’s tarot card is found near the Everflowing Glade. Black Panther’s tarot represents the Emperor.
Uatu (Agatha’s Cottage)
Uatu’s tarot card is found at Agatha’s Cottage. Uatu’s tarot represents the World.
Elektra and Daredevil (Garden of Envy)
Elektra and Daredevil’s tarot card is found in the Garden of Envy cemetery. Elektra and Daredevil’s tarot represents the Lovers.
Silver Surfer (Garden of Envy)
Silver Surfer’s tarot card is found at the Garden of Envy’s Blood Gate. Silver Surfer’s tarot represents the Chariot.
Deadpool (Gideon’s Cross)
Deadpool’s tarot card is found in Gideon’s Cross. Deadpool’s tarot represents the Fool, and aptly describes Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ Merc with a Mouth as demonstrating “irresponsibility and naivety.”
Doctor Doom (Dreamer’s Descent)
Doctor Doom’s tarot card is found near the bottom of Dreamer’s Descent. Doctor Doom’s tarot represents the Magician.
Galactus (Misty Moors)
Galactus’ tarot card is found in the Misty Moors. Galactus’ tarot represents the Judgement.
Daimon Hellstrom (Misty Moors)
Daimon Hellstrom’s tarot card is also found in the Misty Moors. Daimon’s tarot represents the Devil.
The Baxter Building (Dreamer’s Descent)
Though it is not a character, the Baxter Building appears as its own tarot card that is found near Dreamer’s Descent. The Baxter Building’s tarot represents the Tower. It is interesting that Marvel’s Midnight Suns features a nod to the Fantastic Four for this tarot and not the Avengers Tower, demonstrating its appreciation for other iconography.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns is available now for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with PS4, Switch, and Xbox One versions coming later.