Marvel’s “The Thing” Rocks into the Nexus

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 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 that of The Hulk, focusing on powerful punches and devastating blows. While his exact kit awaits his official 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 dash to aid a teammate, providing damage reduction for both.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): An ultimate ability that throws all nearby enemies into the air, 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 across the battlefield. His primary attack consists of rapid, low-damage punches, while his secondary attack is a charged punch for increased damage.

The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, acting as a damage sponge for his team. While sharing similarities with characters like Hulk or Venom, he doesn't seem to be a "dive tank." He could potentially replace other primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his true role will only be clear after his release.

Team Compositions with The Thing:

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 could be valuable additions, given The Thing's limited mobility.

The Thing's release date and abilities promise an exciting addition to Marvel Rivals.

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