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:

The first half of Marvel Rivals' Season 1 concludes, making way for the second half launching February 21st. This update brings rank adjustments and, most importantly, the remaining members of Marvel's First Family. The Thing, alongside the Human Torch, officially 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 combat. Expect plenty of punches and powerful smashes. While sharing similarities with the Hulk, his unique abilities set him apart. Based on leaks, his kit includes:

• Furious Charge: A forward dash that throws enemies airborne, leaving a stunning seismic zone.
• Battlefield Support: A quick jump to assist a teammate, providing damage reduction for both.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): An ultimate ability launching all nearby enemies, 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 involves 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 possessing similarities to Hulk or Venom, he's not a dive tank. He could potentially replace primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his precise role will be clearer upon release.

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 can compensate for his limited mobility.

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

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