Marvel Rivals' Season 1: The Thing Arrives!

Season 1 of Marvel Rivals kicked off with the addition of Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, leaving fans eagerly awaiting 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.

The Thing's Marvel Rivals Debut

The first half of Marvel Rivals' Season 1 concludes on February 21st, making way for the second half. This update brings 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. This is exciting news for players, as the Vanguard roster has been relatively limited.

The Thing's Abilities: A Tank's Arsenal

The Thing is designed as a Vanguard—a tank—in Marvel Rivals. His gameplay revolves around close-quarters combat, utilizing punches and powerful smashes. While sharing similarities with the Hulk, his unique abilities set him apart. Based on leaks, his abilities include:

• Furious Charge: A dash attack that throws enemies into the air, leaving behind a stunning seismic zone.
• Battlefield Support: A quick jump to assist a teammate, providing damage reduction for both.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): An ultimate ability that launches 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 as a projectile. His primary attack is a rapid-fire punch with low damage, while his secondary attack is a charged punch for higher damage.

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

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