Marvel Rivals The Thing Release Date and Abilities

Marvel Rivals' Season 1 kicked off with a bang, introducing 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 in Marvel Rivals.

The Thing's Release Date in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals has announced that the first half of Season 1 concludes, and the second half begins February 21st. This update brings rank adjustments and, most excitingly, the rest of the Fantastic Four! The Thing, along with the Human Torch, officially joins the Marvel Rivals roster on February 21st.

The Vanguard roster in Marvel Rivals is currently limited, making The Thing's arrival highly anticipated.

The Thing's Abilities in Marvel Rivals

The Thing is designed as a Vanguard—a tank—in Marvel Rivals. He's a melee character, specializing in close-quarters combat with punches and powerful smashes. While sharing similarities with The Hulk, his unique abilities set him apart. Here's what we know based on leaks:

• Furious Charge: Dash forward, launching enemies into the air and leaving a stunning seismic zone.
• Battlefield Support: Quickly jump to aid a teammate, granting both damage reduction.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): Launch all enemies in front of you into the air, creating kill opportunities for you and your team.
• Solid as a Rock (Passive): Immunity to knockback and crowd control effects.
• Team-Up Ability: Similar to Hulk, The Thing can throw Wolverine across the battlefield. His primary attack is a rapid-fire, low-damage punch, while his secondary attack is a charged punch for increased damage.

The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, absorbing damage for his team. Although his abilities share some similarities with Hulk or Venom, he's not a dive tank. He could potentially replace primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but only time and gameplay will reveal his true strategic role.

The Thing Team Compositions in Marvel Rivals

Based on his abilities, The Thing synergizes well with tanks like Thor, Hulk, and Peni Parker. Wolverine is a strong DPS option, as are ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are good choices, compensating for The Thing's limited mobility.

This covers The Thing's release date and abilities in Marvel Rivals.

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