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

Season 1 of *Marvel Rivals* 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 a detailed look at 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 drawing to a close, with the second half set to begin on February 21st. This new phase will bring rank adjustments, but the highlight is undoubtedly the arrival of the rest of Marvel's First Family. The Vanguard roster in *Marvel Rivals* has been eagerly anticipating the addition of The Thing, who will officially join the game on February 21st, alongside the Human Torch.

What Are The Thing’s Abilities in Marvel Rivals?

Designed as a Vanguard, or tank, The Thing is a melee character whose primary mode of attack involves punching and smashing enemies at close range. Comparisons can be drawn between The Thing and The Hulk, but we'll need to wait until his release to fully understand the extent of his capabilities.

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

• Furious Charge: Dash forward, throw enemies into the air, and leave a seismic zone that stuns enemies.
• Battlefield Support: Quickly jump to aid a teammate, providing both of you with damage reduction.
• Slam Moment (Ultimate): Launch all enemies in front of you into the air, displacing them and creating an opportunity for your team to secure kills.
• Solid as a Rock (Passive): Immune to knockback and crowd control (CC) attacks.
• Team-Up Ability: Similar to Hulk, The Thing can throw Wolverine like a fastball into the battlefield. His primary attack consists of low-damage, fast punches, while his secondary attack is a charged punch that deals more damage.

From these abilities, The Thing appears to be a primary tank designed to stay on the frontline, acting as a meat shield and absorbing damage for his team. While his abilities share similarities with those of Hulk or even Venom, he is not a dive tank. He could potentially serve as a good 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 will synergize well with tanks like Thor, Hulk, and Peni Parker. For damage per second (DPS) roles, Wolverine could be an excellent pick for him, and ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor will also complement him effectively. As for healers, Mantis and Luna Snow could be good pairings, given The Thing's limited mobility.

That covers The Thing's release date and abilities in *Marvel Rivals*. Get ready to see him in action when he joins the roster on February 21st.

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