Marvel Rivals‘ first season is here, and Mr. Fantastic and Sue Storm have joined the game. But, with each season being split into two halves, we now know when The Thing and Johnny Storm will join the game.
Here is what we know and a rundown of the abilities and playstyle for both heroes.
‘Marvel Rivals’ Johnny Storm, The Thing release date
Johnny Storm and The Thing will release in Marvel Rivals on February 21, 2025, about 6 weeks after Season 1 began. Season 1 is set to last for three months, which will take us to the middle of April, and the developers have already confirmed that the second half of the season will drop 6-7 weeks after the first consistently.
Marvel Rivals Johnny Storm abilities
All of Johnny Storm’s (or The Human Torch’s) abilities have been revealed in an official trailer. He is a Duelist that focuses on walling off areas or closing off lanes with fire barriers and pools to limit the opposing team’s options. Additionally, he also has a team-up with Storm that imbues her wind attacks with fire.
- Ultimate ability: Supernova – Unleash shockwaves to deal damage to enemies within range. During skill activation, the flame field will transform into a fire tornado.
- Movement ability: Plasma Body – Hold dash to enter a state of accelerated ascent.
- Ability 1: Pyro-Prison – Connect flame fields to form a fire wall that deals burning damage to enemies.
- Ability 2: Flaming Meteor – Dive towards the ground and stun nearby enemies.
- Regular fire: Fire Cluster – Launch forward a splittable fireball.
- Alternate fire: Blazing Blast – Launch a fireball to create a flame field at the targeted area.
Marvel Rivals The Thing abilities
The Thing is a Vanguard that has great destruction ability. He is capable of charging down opponents, giving allies armour, and creating shockwaves that fling people into the air. All of his abilities have been revealed in a trailer:
- Ultimate ability: Clobberin’ Time – Use immense power to launch all enemies in front of you into the air.
- Movement ability: Yancy Street Charge – Continuously charge forward, launching up enemies and leaving behind a zone at the final position that prevents the use of mobility abilities.
- Ability 1: Embattled Leap – Jump toward your ally and apply damage reduction to both of you.
- Regular fire: Rocky Jab – Rapidly punch forward.
- Alternate fire: Stone Haymaker – Deliver a devastating heavy blow.
- Passive: Unyielding Will – Immune to launch-up, knock-back and other displacement effects.
For even more on Marvel Rivals, check out our guides on how you can earn Units, Chrono Tokens, and Lattice while playing. We also have a rundown of all the upcoming heroes coming to the game.
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