Marvel Rivals Season 1: The Thing Arrives!
Season 1 of Marvel Rivals kicked off with Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, leaving fans eagerly awaiting 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 includes rank adjustments and, most importantly, the addition of the remaining Fantastic Four members. The Thing, alongside the Human Torch, joins the Vanguard roster on February 21st.
The Thing's Abilities: A Sneak Peek
The Thing is a Vanguard-class character, essentially a tank, specializing in close-quarters combat. Think of him as a melee powerhouse, similar in style to the Hulk. While official details await his release, leaked information suggests the following abilities:
- Furious Charge: A dash attack that launches enemies into the air, 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 all nearby 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 launch Wolverine as a projectile. His primary attack involves rapid punches, while a secondary attack delivers a powerful charged punch.
The Thing appears to be a frontline tank, absorbing damage for his team. While sharing similarities with characters like Hulk and Venom, he's not a dive tank. He could potentially replace other primary tanks such as Doctor Strange or Magneto, but his precise role remains to be seen.
Team Compositions Featuring The Thing:
Based on his abilities, The Thing synergizes well with tanks like Thor, Hulk, and Peni Parker. Wolverine offers a strong DPS pairing, as do ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow could also prove valuable, given The Thing's limited mobility.
Marvel Rivals is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. Get ready to unleash The Thing on February 21st!
