Overview

• 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.