Marvel Rivals The Thing Release Date and Abilities

Marvel Rivals' Season 1 kicked off with a bang, introducing Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman. However, the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch was eagerly awaited. The wait is finally over! Here's the release date for The Thing and a sneak peek at his abilities in Marvel Rivals.

The Thing's Release Date in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals announced the conclusion of Season 1's first half and the commencement of the second half on February 21st. This update brings rank adjustments and, most excitingly, the rest of the Fantastic Four!

The Vanguard roster in Marvel Rivals is relatively small, making The Thing's arrival highly anticipated. He'll officially join the roster on February 21st, alongside the Human Torch.

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 devastating smashes. While sharing similarities with the Hulk, his unique abilities set him apart. Details are still emerging, but based on leaks, here's what we know:

• Furious Charge: Dash forward, launching enemies into the air and leaving a stunning seismic zone.
• Battlefield Support: Rapidly assist a teammate, granting both damage reduction.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): Launch all enemies in front of you, creating an opening for easy kills.
• Solid as a Rock (Passive): Immunity to knockback and crowd control effects.
• Team-Up Ability: Similar to the Hulk, The Thing can hurl 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. Though his abilities share similarities with characters like Hulk and Venom, he isn't a dive tank. He could potentially replace primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but only time and gameplay will reveal his true potential.

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 choice, and ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor also complement his playstyle.

Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are beneficial, as The Thing lacks high mobility.

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