"The Thing's Release Date and Abilities in Marvel Rivals Revealed"

*Marvel Rivals'* Season 1 kicked off with a bang, introducing Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman to the roster. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch, and the wait is finally over. Here's the release date for The Thing and an overview of his abilities in *Marvel Rivals*.

What Is The Thing’s Release Date in Marvel Rivals?

*Marvel Rivals* has announced that the first half of Season 1 is coming to a close, and the second half will commence on February 21st. This new phase will introduce rank adjustments, but the most thrilling news is the arrival of the remaining members of Marvel’s First Family.

The Vanguard roster in *Marvel Rivals* has been relatively small, so the addition of The Thing is highly anticipated. He will officially join the *Marvel Rivals* roster on February 21st, alongside the Human Torch.

What Are The Thing’s Abilities in Marvel Rivals?

Designed as a Vanguard, or tank, in *Marvel Rivals*, The Thing is a melee character whose primary attacks involve punching and smashing enemies at close range. While he shares some similarities with The Hulk, his unique kit will become fully clear upon his release.

Based on leaks, here are The Thing’s abilities:

• Furious Charge: Dash forward, throwing enemies into the air and leaving a seismic zone that stuns opponents.
• Battlefield Support: Quickly jump to aid a teammate, granting both damage reduction.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): Launch enemies in front of you into the air, providing your team with opportunities for easy kills.
• Solid as a Rock (Passive): Immune to knockback and crowd control attacks.
• Team-Up Ability: Similar to Hulk, The Thing can throw Wolverine like a fastball into battle. His primary attack consists of fast, low-damage punches, while his secondary is a charged punch dealing higher damage.

The Thing appears to be a primary tank, staying on the frontline and absorbing damage for his team. While his abilities share some resemblance with those of Hulk and Venom, he is distinctively not a dive tank.

He could potentially serve as a replacement for primary tanks like Doctor Strange or Magneto, but we'll need to see him in action to fully understand his role.

The Thing Team Comps in Marvel Rivals

Considering his abilities, The Thing would pair well with other tanks like Thor, Hulk, and Peni Parker. For DPS, Wolverine could be a strong choice, and ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor would complement him effectively.

For healers, Mantis and Luna Snow could be good options, as The Thing lacks significant mobility.

And that wraps up The Thing’s release date and abilities for *Marvel Rivals*.

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