Marvel Rivals The Thing Release Date and Abilities

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 preview 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—a tank—designed for close-quarters combat. His attacks focus on melee, utilizing powerful punches and devastating smashes. While sharing similarities with The Hulk, The Thing possesses a unique skillset. Based on leaks, his abilities include:

• Furious Charge: A forward dash that launches enemies into the air, leaving behind a stunning seismic zone.
• Battlefield Support: A rapid jump to aid a teammate, providing damage reduction for both.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): An area-of-effect ultimate that throws all nearby enemies into the air, 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 delivers rapid, low-damage punches, while his secondary attack is a charged punch for increased damage.

The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, absorbing damage for his team. While sharing some similarities with Hulk or Venom, he's not a dive tank. He could potentially replace primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his exact 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 option, as are ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are also excellent choices, given The Thing's lower mobility.

This covers The Thing's release date and abilities in Marvel Rivals. Get ready to experience the power of The Thing!

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