Marvel Rivals The Thing Release Date and Abilities

Marvel Rivals' Season 1 kicked off with a bang, introducing Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman to the roster. However, the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch was eagerly anticipated. The wait is finally over! Here's the release date for The Thing and a breakdown of his abilities in Marvel Rivals.

What Is 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 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. Players have been eagerly awaiting The Thing's addition to the relatively small Vanguard roster.

What Are 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 powerful smashes. While sharing similarities with The Hulk, his unique abilities set him apart. Details on his complete kit will be available upon his release.

Based on leaks, here's what we can expect from The Thing's abilities:

• Furious Charge: Dash forward, launching enemies into the air and leaving a stunning seismic zone in your wake.
• Battlefield Support: Quickly jump to aid a teammate, granting both of you damage reduction.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): Launch all enemies in front of you into the air, creating an opening for easy kills for you and your team.
• Solid as a Rock (Passive): Immunity to knockback and crowd control (CC) 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 his secondary attack is a charged punch for increased damage.

The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, absorbing damage to protect his team. Although his abilities share some similarities with characters like Hulk or Venom, he's not a dive tank. He could potentially replace primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his exact role will be clearer once he's in action.

The Thing Team Comps in Marvel Rivals

Based on his abilities, The Thing synergizes well with tanks like Thor, Hulk, and Peni Parker. Wolverine is a strong DPS option, and ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor also pair well. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow can be beneficial given 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.