Marvel Rivals continues to excite players with potential new content, as recent leaks suggest a symbiote-inspired skin for The Thing might be coming soon. Alongside this exciting possibility, the game's July 24 update introduced a thrilling new team-up mechanic between Fantastic Four members Human Torch and The Thing.

The newly added "First Steps" team-up ability significantly enhances The Thing's mobility on the battlefield. When paired with Human Torch, players can now experience a unique aerial attack strategy where Torch lifts The Thing into the air before dropping him onto enemies below. This maneuver allows The Thing to execute surprise attacks from above, adding a fresh tactical dimension to gameplay.

A recent discovery by dataminer X0X_LEAK revealed intriguing artwork from an upcoming Marvel Rivals comic issue, showing The Thing in what appears to be a symbiote costume. While not officially confirmed, this aligns with the game's current Season 3 narrative featuring Knull as the primary antagonist in the "King in Black" storyline.

The Thing has already received several cosmetic updates recently, including an MCU-inspired skin based on "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" movie. Additionally, players can obtain a summer-themed outfit for The Thing through the premium Summer Special event pass, which also includes seasonal skins for Thor and Luna Snow.