Is Marvel Rivals About to Slap a Symbiote Suit on The Thing? Bloody Awesome If True!
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Rumors are swirling about a potential symbiote skin for The Thing in *Marvel Rivals*, potentially teased in an upcoming comic, which would be a wild but appropriate addition considering the current story arcs. The Thing also received a MCU skin based on the latest Fantastic Four Movie, and a summer event skin, so there is plenty of new content to get excited about
Right, so *Marvel Rivals* is already chucking a whole lotta Marvel mayhem our way, and now the rumor mill's churning out whispers of a symbiote skin for everyone's favorite rocky bloke, The Thing. Could this be legit? Well, let's dive into the digital tea leaves, shall we?
Word on the street (specifically, Game Rant, where this nugget of news first surfaced) is that a sneak peek might have been dropped in an upcoming *Marvel Rivals* comic book. Apparently, some eagle-eyed data miners spotted The Thing decked out in a symbiote costume. Now, I know what you're thinking: “A comic book? Jeff, are you pulling my leg?” But hold your horses, mate. The article pointed out that all the *other* heroes in the comic are sporting in-game skins that are already available.
Now, NetEase Games (the wizards behind *Marvel Rivals*) are gearing up for a mid-season update on August 8th, bringing Blade into the fray. But it's not just the Daywalker making an appearance. They've also rolled out a new Fantastic Four team-up ability focusing on Human Torch and The Thing. Johnny Storm can literally pick up Ben Grimm and *yeet* him across the battlefield. Imagine the possibilities! (Or the hilarious fails, let's be honest).
Plus, let's not forget the new MCU skin for The Thing, based on *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*. A powder-blue-and-white number that, despite lacking an MVP animation (the cheek!), is proving popular.
But back to the symbiote business. Marvel has been teasing a “King in Black” story arc, which neatly ties into Knull being the big bad in Season 3. So, a symbiote skin for The Thing? It wouldn't be completely out of left field, would it?
Of course, it's all just rumors for now. Take it with a grain of salt, a pinch of magic dust, and a healthy dose of skepticism. But honestly? A symbiote-infused Thing sounds like a properly bonkers addition to *Marvel Rivals*. I'm cautiously optimistic, but that just means I'll be even more stoked if this turns out to be true. And if not? Well, there’s always another cosmic mishap around the corner, innit?
Tags: Marvel Rivals, The Thing, Symbiote, NetEase Games, Skins
Original article: Game Rant