Marvel Rivals The Thing Release Date and Abilities

Marvel Rivals Season 1: The Thing Arrives!

Season 1 of Marvel Rivals kicked off with the addition of Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman. However, fans eagerly awaited the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch. The wait is finally over! Here's the release date for The Thing and a breakdown of his abilities.

The Thing's Marvel Rivals Debut:

The first half of Marvel Rivals' Season 1 concludes, making way for the second half, launching February 21st. This update includes rank adjustments and, most importantly, the remaining members of Marvel's First Family. The Thing, alongside the Human Torch, joins the Marvel Rivals roster on February 21st.

The Thing's Abilities:

The Thing is a Vanguard-class character, essentially a tank, specializing in close-quarters melee combat. Think of him as a powerful brawler, similar in style to the Hulk, but with a unique skillset. While official details await his release, leaked information suggests the following abilities:

• Furious Charge: A forward dash that launches enemies into the air, leaving behind a stunning seismic zone.
• Battlefield Support: Rapidly assists a teammate, providing damage reduction for both himself and the ally.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): An ultimate ability that sends all nearby enemies airborne, creating kill opportunities for the team.
• Solid as a Rock (Passive): Immunity to knockback and crowd control effects.
• Team-Up Ability: Similar to the Hulk, The Thing can launch Wolverine across the battlefield. His primary attack consists of rapid, low-damage punches, while a secondary charged punch delivers significantly higher damage.

The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, absorbing damage for his team. While sharing similarities with characters like Hulk or Venom, he's not a "dive tank" in the same vein. He could serve as a strong alternative to tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his precise role will be clearer once he's in-game.

Team Compositions:

Based on his abilities, The Thing synergizes well with tanks like Thor, Hulk, and Peni Parker. Wolverine is a strong DPS choice, and ranged DPS characters such as Hawkeye or Namor also complement his abilities. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow can be valuable additions due to The Thing's limited mobility.

The Thing's arrival promises exciting new strategic possibilities in Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.