Marvel Rivals Season 1: The Thing's Arrival and Abilities
Season 1 of Marvel Rivals started strong with Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, but fans eagerly awaited 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 Release Date
Marvel Rivals has announced the conclusion of Season 1's first half and the commencement of the second half 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, will officially join the Marvel Rivals roster on February 21st.
The Thing's Abilities
The Thing is designed as a Vanguard—a tank—in Marvel Rivals, specializing in melee combat. His attacks focus on close-quarters punching and smashing. While sharing similarities with the Hulk, his unique abilities will be revealed upon release. However, based on leaks, his abilities are expected to include:
- Furious Charge: A dash forward, launching enemies into the air and 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 that launches 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 throw Wolverine as a projectile attack. 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 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 once he's playable.
Team Compositions with The Thing
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 are also good pairings. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are beneficial due to his limited mobility.
This summarizes The Thing's release date and abilities in Marvel Rivals. The game is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
