Marvel Rivals' Season 1: The Thing Arrives!
Season 1 of Marvel Rivals started strong with Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, but 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 look at 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 brings rank adjustments and, most importantly, the remaining members of Marvel's First Family. The Thing, alongside the Human Torch, will officially join the Marvel Rivals roster on February 21st. This addition is highly anticipated, given the relatively small Vanguard roster.
The Thing's Abilities: A Leaked Glimpse
The Thing is designed as a Vanguard—a tank—in Marvel Rivals, specializing in melee combat. Expect plenty of punches and close-quarters smashing. While comparisons to the Hulk are inevitable, his unique skillset will be revealed upon release. Based on leaks, his abilities include:
- Furious Charge: A dash forward, launching enemies into the air and leaving a stunning seismic zone.
- Battlefield Support: A quick jump to aid a teammate, providing damage reduction for both.
- Slam Moment (Ultimate): An ultimate ability that launches all nearby enemies into the air, creating kill opportunities.
- Solid as a Rock (Passive): Immunity to knockback and crowd control effects.
- Team-Up Ability: Similar to the Hulk, The Thing can throw Wolverine across the battlefield. His primary attack is a rapid-fire, low-damage punch, while the secondary is a charged, high-damage punch.
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. He could potentially replace primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his true role awaits confirmation after his release.
Optimal Team Compositions
Based on his abilities, The Thing synergizes well with tanks like Thor, Hulk, and Peni Parker. Wolverine offers a strong DPS complement, as do ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are also good choices, compensating for his limited mobility.
The Thing's release date and abilities offer a promising addition to Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
