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 look at 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 Human Torch, joins the Marvel Rivals roster on February 21st, bolstering the relatively small Vanguard lineup.
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The Thing's Abilities: A Leaked Look
The Thing is designed as a Vanguard—a tank—in Marvel Rivals, specializing in close-quarters combat. His attacks revolve around punches and devastating melee strikes, drawing comparisons to the Hulk. While his full kit awaits official release, leaked information reveals the following abilities:
- Furious Charge: A forward dash that launches enemies into the air, leaving a stunning seismic zone.
- Battlefield Support: A quick dash to aid a teammate, providing damage reduction for both.
- Slam Moment (Ultimate): An ultimate ability that sends all nearby enemies airborne, 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 hurl Wolverine across the battlefield. His primary attack consists of rapid, low-damage punches, while a secondary charged punch delivers increased damage.
The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, acting as a damage sponge for his team. While sharing similarities with the Hulk or even Venom, he's not a dive tank. He could potentially replace primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, though his precise role will be clearer upon his release.
Team Compositions Featuring The Thing
Based on his abilities, The Thing synergizes well with tanks like Thor, Hulk, and Peni Parker. Wolverine is a strong DPS choice, as are ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are also excellent complements, given The Thing's limited mobility.
This covers The Thing's release date and abilities in Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
