Marvel Rivals Human Torch and The Thing release date: Everything we know

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Marvel Rivals recently launched Season 1 titled Eternal Night Falls and officially welcomed Marvel’s first family, the Fantastic Four into its lineup. The free-to-play hero shooter added two iconic members of the Fantastic Four to its roster, Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards) and Invisible Woman (Sue Storm). Both characters come with their distinct abilities, significantly shifting the meta of the game.

Mister Fantastic showcases his elastic abilities and tactical brilliance, establishing himself as a formidable Duelist. Meanwhile, Invisible Woman’s force fields and stealth skills elevate her to a key Strategist, transforming team dynamics and strategic approaches. The addition of these heroes has sparked excitement for the upcoming arrival of the rest of the Fantastic Four members. Among the roster, the Human Torch (Johnny Storm) and The Thing (Ben Grimm) emerge as standout characters, as players await their powers to set each map ablaze as speculation around their release is at an all-time high.

Human Torch and The Thing release date in Marvel Rivals

According to Marvel Rivals devs, Human Torch, and The Thing will be released in Marvel Rivals on February 21, 2025. The devs have also said that the second half of Season 1 will kick off the same day and will also bring seasonal rank adjustments and several other changes.

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Fantastic Four team up in Marvel Rivals
Human Torch and The Thing will arrive in Wave 2 of the Fantastic Four crossover. Image by NetEase.

Devs had also stated earlier that new heroes will be added to the game in the middle of the season, which is exactly six to seven weeks after a new season begins. With that estimate, the new Season 1: Eternal Night Falls began on January 10, 2025, so six weeks from then falls on February 21st, hence the first mid-season update.

All Human Torch and The Thing leaked abilities in Rivals

Human Torch abilities in Marvel Rivals
Human Torch abilities in Marvel Rivals. Image by VideoGamer.

Ahead of the release of Human Torch and The Thing in Marvel Rivals, the ability kit for characters has been leaked by renowned leakers.


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Human Torch’s full Fantastic Four kit

  • Left click – Fire Cluster:
    • Launch forward a spittable fireball.
  • Q – Supernova:
    • Unleash shockwaves to deal damage to enemies within range. During skill activation, the flame field will transform into a flame tornado
  • LSHIFT – Plasma Body:
    • Hold LSHIFT to enter a state of accelerated ascent
  • E – Pyro-Prison:
    • Connect flame fields to form a fire wall that deals burning damage to enemies
  • F – Flaming Meteor:
    • Dive towards the ground and stun nearby enemies
  • Right-mouse click – Blazing Blast:
    • Launch a fireball to create a flame field at the targeted area

The Thing’s full Fantastic Four kit

  • PASSIVE – Solid as a Rock:
    • Immune to enemy knockback, knockback, and other displacement effects.
  • PRIMARY – Combination Punch:
    • Quick and continuous punches.
  • SECONDARY – Thunderbolt Punch:
    • Deliver a devastating punch.
  • LSHIFT – Furious Charge:
    • Continuously charge forward, lifting up enemies in your path, leaving behind a seismic zone that prohibits displacement.
  • E – Battlefield Support:
    • Jumps towards teammates and adds damage reduction to them and yourself.
  • ULTIMATE – Slam Moment:
    • Uses tremendous force to knock all enemies in front of you into the air.

If you want to check out more Fantastic Four heroes and their abilities, check it out right here, or you can also check the best team comps in Marvel Rivals to see where Human Torch and The Thing would be a perfect fit.

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