Marvel Rivals The Thing Release Date and Abilities

Marvel Rivals' Season 1 began strong, introducing Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman. However, the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch was eagerly anticipated. The wait is finally over! Here's The Thing's release date and a breakdown of 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 addition of the remaining Fantastic Four members.

The Vanguard roster in Marvel Rivals is relatively small, making The Thing's arrival highly anticipated. He joins the roster on February 21st, alongside the Human Torch.

The Thing's Abilities in Marvel Rivals

The Thing is designed as a Vanguard—a tank—in Marvel Rivals. He's a melee character, specializing in close-quarters combat with punches and devastating smashes. While he shares similarities with The Hulk, his unique abilities set him apart. Specific details await his official release, but based on leaks, his abilities include:

• 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 into the air, creating openings for easy kills.
• Solid as a Rock (Passive): Immunity to knockback and crowd control effects.
• Team-Up Ability: Similar to Hulk, The Thing can throw Wolverine across the battlefield. His primary attack consists of 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 sharing some similarities with Hulk or Venom, he isn't a dive tank. He may prove a strong alternative to tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his true role will be revealed upon 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 good DPS choice, and ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor also pair well. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow could be beneficial due to The Thing's limited mobility.

This covers The Thing's release date and abilities in Marvel Rivals.

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