Marvel Rivals season 1 is set to add two new playable characters in the form of The Thing and Human Torch.
The two new characters will round out The Fantastic Four team in the game, following the launch of Reed Richards and Sue Storm – better known as Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic – as playable characters.
Wondering when Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm are set to make their debut in Marvel Rivals?
Keep reading to find out when we think the Human Torch and The Thing in Marvel Rivals release date will be, as well as what we can expect from the characters' abilities and movesets.
When are The Thing and Human Torch coming to Marvel Rivals? Release date confirmed
The Thing and Human Torch will be added to Marvel Rivals in an update on 21st February 2025, completing the Fantastic Four lineup.
NetEase Games previously confirmed the two characters would be added to Marvel Rivals in the second half of season 1.
Marvel Rivals Season 1 – known as Eternal Night Falls – arrived on 10th January 2025 and will last three months.
It is divided into two halves of six to seven weeks each. The first half introduced Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Women to the roster.
The first half of season 1 will conclude at 8am on 21st February.
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What to expect from The Thing and Human Torch in Marvel Rivals
While NetEase has remained coy on the abilities of The Thing and Human Torch, plenty of leaks have provided details as to what to expect from their movesets.
These come from the RivalsLeaks X account, which has so far provided a lot of true leaks via data mines.
The Thing (Vanguard)
- Solid as a Rock – Immune to enemy knockback, knockback and other displacement effects (Passive)
- Combination Punch – Quick and continuous punches (Primary)
- Thunderbolt Punch – Deliver a devastating punch (Secondary)
Human Torch (Duelist)
- Fire Cluster – Launch forward a splittable fireball
- Supernova – Unleash shockwaves to deal damage to enemies within range. During skill activation, the flame field will transform into a fire tornado
- Plasma Body – Enter a state of accelerated ascent
- Pyro-Prison – Connect Flame Fields to form a fire wall that deals burning damage to enemies
- Flaming Meteor – Drive towards the ground and stun nearby enemies
- Blazing Blast – Launch a fireball to create a flame field at the targeted area
Marvel Rivals is available across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Microsoft Windows.
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