Marvel Rivals' Season 1: The Thing Arrives!
Season 1 of Marvel Rivals started 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 addition of the remaining Fantastic Four members. The Thing, alongside the Human Torch, will officially join the Marvel Rivals roster on February 21st. The relatively small Vanguard roster makes this a highly anticipated addition for players.
The Thing's Abilities:
The Thing is designed as a Vanguard – a tank – specializing in melee combat. Expect plenty of punches and close-quarters smashing. While sharing similarities with the Hulk, his unique abilities set him apart. While the full kit awaits his release, leaked information reveals the following:
- Furious Charge: A forward dash that throws enemies airborne, leaving a stunning seismic zone in its wake.
- Battlefield Support: A quick jump to assist a teammate, providing damage reduction for both.
- 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 launch Wolverine as a projectile attack. His primary attack consists of rapid, low-damage punches, while a secondary charged punch delivers higher damage.
The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, acting as a damage sponge for his team. While sharing some similarities with Hulk or even Venom, he's not a dive tank. He could potentially replace primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his true role will be determined once he's in action.
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 could prove valuable, given The Thing's lower mobility.
This covers The Thing's release date and abilities in Marvel Rivals. Get ready to experience the power of the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing!
Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
