Marvel Rivals The Thing Release Date and Abilities

Marvel Rivals' Season 1 kicked off with a bang, introducing Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman. 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 look at 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 rest of Marvel's First Family!

The Vanguard roster in Marvel Rivals is relatively small, making The Thing's arrival highly anticipated. He'll officially join the roster on February 21st, alongside the Human Torch.

What Are The Thing’s Abilities in Marvel Rivals?

The Thing is designed as a Vanguard—a tank—in Marvel Rivals. As a melee character, his attacks focus on close-quarters combat, punching and smashing enemies. While he shares similarities with The Hulk, his specific abilities require his in-game release for confirmation.

Based on leaks, The Thing's abilities include:

• Furious Charge: Dash forward, launching enemies into the air while leaving a stunning seismic zone.
• Battlefield Support: Quickly jump to assist a teammate, granting both damage reduction.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): Launch all enemies in front into the air, creating kill opportunities for the team.
• Solid as a Rock (Passive): Immunity to knockback and crowd control effects.
• Team-Up Ability: Similar to Hulk, The Thing can throw Wolverine as a projectile onto the battlefield. His primary attack delivers rapid, low-damage punches, while the secondary is a charged punch for increased damage.

The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, absorbing damage for his team. While his abilities share some similarities with Hulk or Venom, he doesn't function as a dive tank. He could potentially replace primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his precise role needs further observation after his release.

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, as are ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are good choices due to 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.