Update: Marvel Rivals has officially announced when Human Torch and The Thing will be released, as well as additional details about the second half of Season 1 reset coming to the game.
Marvel Rivals announced the next two characters headed for its super-powered roster, and new information may suggest when they will be released.
Following their fellow Fantastic Four cohorts, Human Torch and The Thing are set to arrive in the free-to-play shooter at some point in Season 1, adding a new layer to its hyper-competitive online battles.
These new hero additions will be a near-constant trend for Rivals as it embarks on its relatively early life as the next big online game.
Marvel Rivals Announce Human Torch and The Thing Release Date
Marvel Rivals' dev diary has revealed that The Human Torch and The Thing will be released on February 21st, 2025, the same time as the second half of Marvel Rivals' Season 1.
The first half of Season 1 is reaching its end with the second half set to kick off on February 21, 2025! Get ready to welcome two new Super Heroes to Marvel Rivals—The Thing and Human Torch—along with seasonal rank adjustments.
For competitive Marvel Rivals players, they should know that ranks will be reset on the 21st as well. For players who have achieved Gold rank or higher, they will receive free unannounced costume rewards, and Grandmaster rank players will receive a Crest of Honor.
The first half of Season 1 will conclude on February 21, 2025 at 8:00 (UTC+0), after which all ranks will be locked in. Players at Gold rank or above (season high) will receive a costume reward, and players at Grandmaster rank or above along with the Top 500 will obtain Crest of Honor.
What To Expect From Human Torch & The Thing in Marvel Rivals
Thankfully, for fans eager to know more about the Human Torch and The Thing coming to Marvel Rivals, plenty of information leaked online.
The Thing is reportedly set to join the game's cast of Vanguard heroes (Rivals' version of a traditional Tank), standing alongside the likes of Hulk, Venom, and Thor (read more about Marvel Rivals' best characters here).
His leaked abilities make him a force to be reckoned with online, allowing him to solidify himself to deflect enemy advances, deal devastating damage with his boulder-sized fists, and slam the ground to send nearby foes flying backward.
As for Human Torch, the character will supposedly be a damage-dealing Duelist. His leaked move set includes a "supernova" blast of damaging flame that emanates outward, the ability to create massive flame walls on the battlefield, and (of course) flame-based flight.
These two characters will also likely come with a wide range of new costumes for players to buy, possibly including their looks from the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps movie.
Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
