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:

The first half of Marvel Rivals' Season 1 concludes, making way for the second half, commencing February 21st. 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. The addition of this powerful character is highly anticipated by players, given the currently limited Vanguard roster.

The Thing's Abilities:

The Thing is categorized as a Vanguard – a tank – in Marvel Rivals. His gameplay centers around melee combat, utilizing powerful punches and devastating close-range attacks. While sharing similarities with characters like the Hulk, his unique abilities set him apart. Based on leaks, his kit includes:

• Furious Charge: A forward dash that launches enemies into the air, leaving a stunning seismic zone.
• Battlefield Support: A rapid jump to assist a teammate, providing damage reduction for both.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): An ultimate ability that throws all nearby enemies into the air, creating kill opportunities for the team.
• Solid as a Rock (Passive): Grants immunity to knockback and crowd control effects.
• Team-Up Ability: Similar to the Hulk, The Thing can launch Wolverine as a projectile across the battlefield. His primary attack consists of rapid, low-damage punches, while his secondary attack is a charged punch delivering higher damage.

The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, acting as a damage sponge for his team. While possessing similarities to Hulk and Venom, he's not a dive tank. He could potentially replace primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, though his exact role requires further observation.

Team Compositions Featuring The Thing:

Considering his abilities, The Thing synergizes well with tanks such as Thor, Hulk, and Peni Parker. Wolverine provides a strong DPS complement, as do ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are also beneficial choices, given The Thing's limited mobility.

This concludes our preview of The Thing's release date and abilities in Marvel Rivals. Get ready to experience his power!

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