Marvel Unveils Details for The Thing's Debut

Marvel Rivals' Season 1: The Thing Arrives!

Season 1 of Marvel Rivals kicked off 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 Marvel Rivals Debut:

The first half of Marvel Rivals' Season 1 concludes, making way for the second half, launching February 21st. This update includes rank adjustments and, most importantly, the remaining members of Marvel's First Family. The Thing, alongside the Human Torch, joins the Marvel Rivals roster on February 21st.

The Thing's Abilities:

The Thing is a Vanguard-class character, essentially a tank, specializing in close-quarters melee combat. His gameplay will likely resemble the Hulk's, focusing on powerful punches and devastating attacks. While official details await his release, leaked information suggests the following abilities:

• Furious Charge: A forward dash that launches enemies into the air, leaving a stunning seismic zone.
• Battlefield Support: A quick jump to assist a teammate, granting both damage reduction.
• 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 consists of rapid, low-damage punches, while a secondary charged punch delivers increased damage.

The Thing appears designed as a frontline tank, absorbing damage to protect his team. While sharing similarities with characters like Hulk or Venom, he's not a dive tank. He could potentially replace other primary tanks such as Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his exact role will be clearer upon release.

Team Compositions:

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 also complement his abilities. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are beneficial given his limited mobility.

This covers The Thing's release date and abilities in Marvel Rivals. Get ready to unleash the power of the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing!

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