Marvel Rivals The Thing Release Date and Abilities

Marvel Rivals' Season 1 kicked off with a bang, introducing Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman. However, 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 look at his abilities in Marvel Rivals.

The Thing's Release Date in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals 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 arrival of the remaining Fantastic Four members. The Thing, along with the Human Torch, officially joins the Marvel Rivals roster on February 21st. The Vanguard roster has been relatively small, making The Thing's arrival highly anticipated.

The Thing's Abilities in Marvel Rivals

The Thing is designed as a Vanguard—a tank—in Marvel Rivals. He's a melee character, focusing on close-quarters combat with punches and devastating smashes. While he shares similarities with the Hulk, his unique abilities set him apart. While his full kit awaits his release, here's what we know from leaks:

• Furious Charge: Dash forward, launching enemies into the air while leaving a stunning seismic zone.
• Battlefield Support: Quickly jump to aid a teammate, providing damage reduction for both.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): Launch all enemies in front of you into the air, creating openings for your team to secure kills.
• Solid as a Rock (Passive): Immunity to knockback and crowd control effects.
• Team-Up Ability: Similar to the Hulk, The Thing can throw Wolverine across the battlefield. His primary attack delivers 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. Although his abilities share some similarities with characters like Hulk and Venom, he's not a dive tank. He could potentially replace primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his true role will be revealed upon his release.

The Thing Team Compositions in Marvel Rivals

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 such as Hawkeye or Namor also pair well. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are good options, 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.