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 preview 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 brings 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 addition of The Thing is highly anticipated, given the relatively small Vanguard roster.
The Thing's Abilities: A Tank's Arsenal
The Thing is a Vanguard-class character, essentially a tank, specializing in melee combat. Expect plenty of punches and close-quarters smashing. While reminiscent of the Hulk, The Thing has a unique skill set. Based on leaks, his abilities include:
- Furious Charge: A dash attack that throws enemies airborne, leaving a stunning seismic zone.
- Battlefield Support: A quick jump to aid a teammate, granting both damage reduction.
- Slam Moment (Ultimate): A powerful ultimate that launches enemies, 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 launch Wolverine as a projectile. His primary attack is a rapid-fire punch, while the secondary is a charged, high-damage punch.
The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, absorbing damage for the team. While sharing similarities with the Hulk and 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 upon release.
Optimal Team Compositions
Based on his abilities, The Thing synergizes well with tanks like Thor, Hulk, and Peni Parker. Wolverine provides a strong DPS complement, as do ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are also good choices, compensating for The Thing's limited mobility.
The Thing's arrival marks a significant addition to Marvel Rivals. His release date and abilities promise exciting new strategic possibilities.
Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
