Marvel Rivals The Thing Release Date and Abilities

Marvel Rivals Season 1: The Thing Arrives!

Season 1 of Marvel Rivals kicked off with 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:

Marvel Rivals has announced the conclusion of Season 1's first half, with the second half commencing on February 21st. This update includes rank adjustments and, most importantly, the addition of the remaining Fantastic Four members. The Thing, alongside the Human Torch, joins the Marvel Rivals roster on February 21st.

The Thing's Abilities:

The Thing is a Vanguard-class character, essentially a tank, specializing in close-quarters melee combat. Think of him as a powerful brawler, similar in style to the Hulk. While precise details await his official release, leaked information suggests the following abilities:

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

The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, acting as a damage sponge for his team. While sharing similarities with characters like Hulk and 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 after his release.

Team Compositions:

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 abilities. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are beneficial given his limited mobility.

This covers The Thing's release date and abilities in Marvel Rivals. Get ready to rumble!

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