Marvel Rivals Introduces Human Torch and The Thing with Game-Changing Abilities

Human Torch's powerful fire abilities and synergy with Storm are raising concerns among players ahead of their official release.

Human Torch and The Thing will be added to Marvel Rivals as part of the midseason update on February 21, 2025.
Human Torch's abilities include creating Flame Walls that deal significant damage over time and a Pyro Prison to restrict enemy movement.
A team-up ability with Storm allows for the creation of massive fire tornados, capable of devastating opponents and bypassing some countermeasures.
The Thing, a Vanguard character, features a unique resistance to displacement abilities like Wolverine's snatch, offering a new counterplay option for tank players.
Players are already expressing concerns over Human Torch's potential to dominate matches, with some predicting bans or nerfs shortly after release.