Marvel's The Thing Unleashes Crushing Might

Marvel Rivals' Season 1: The Thing Arrives!

Season 1 of Marvel Rivals kicked off 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 Vanguard roster is expanding, much to the delight of players.

The Thing's Abilities:

The Thing is a Vanguard-class character, designed as a tank. His gameplay revolves around melee combat – punches and powerful smashes. While he shares similarities with the Hulk, his unique abilities set him apart. Based on leaks, his abilities include:

• Furious Charge: A forward dash that launches enemies, leaving a stunning seismic zone.
• Battlefield Support: A quick jump to aid a teammate, providing damage reduction for both.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): An ultimate ability that sends enemies airborne, creating kill opportunities.
• 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 is a rapid-fire punch with low damage, while his secondary attack is a charged punch for higher damage.

The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, absorbing damage for his team. While his abilities share some similarities with characters like Hulk or Venom, he isn't a dive tank. He could potentially replace other primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his true role will be revealed 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, as are ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are also good complements, given The Thing's limited mobility.

The Thing's release date and abilities are detailed above. Prepare for the rocky arrival of this Marvel powerhouse!

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