Marvel Rivals' Season 1 gets a powerful boost with the arrival of The Thing! While Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman kicked things off, the wait for The Thing and Human Torch is finally over. Here's the release date and a breakdown of his abilities.
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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 the Fantastic Four. The Thing, alongside the Human Torch, joins the Vanguard roster on February 21st.
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The Thing's Abilities in Marvel Rivals
The Thing is a Vanguard-class character, essentially a tank, specializing in melee combat. Expect plenty of punches and close-quarters smashing. While comparisons to the Hulk are apt, his unique kit will be revealed upon release.
Based on leaks, his abilities include:
- Furious Charge: A forward dash, 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 area-of-effect attack launching enemies, 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 throw Wolverine as a projectile attack. 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 the Hulk and Venom, he's not a dive tank. He may prove a strong alternative to tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his true role will only be clear once he's in-game.
Optimal Team Compositions with The Thing
Based on his abilities, The Thing synergizes well with tanks like Thor, Hulk, and Peni Parker. Wolverine is a good DPS choice, and ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor also complement his abilities. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are beneficial given his lower mobility.
This covers The Thing's release date and abilities in Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
