Human Torch and The Thing joined Marvel Rivals on February 21, 2025, as part of Season 1.5. NetEase first announced that the heroes would arrive in the second half of Season 1; a later official announcement confirmed the date.
When did Human Torch and The Thing come out in Marvel Rivals?
Both heroes became part of Marvel Rivals on February 21, 2025. The game’s February 20 patch notes list Human Torch and The Thing as new heroes for version 20250221, though they do not specify the exact time the pair first became playable. Marvel Rivals Version 20250221 Patch Notes
How their release was announced
- January 6, 2025: Marvel Games and NetEase announced Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. Their announcement said Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic would arrive in the first half of the season, with Human Torch and The Thing following in the second half. The page is dated January 7. NetEase Games’ Season 1 announcement
- February 19, 2025: An official Marvel Rivals announcement confirmed the pair would join on February 21. Human Torch and The Thing Join the Fight on Feb 21st!
- February 21, 2025: The heroes debuted with Season 1.5. The patch notes say Season 1.0 concluded at 08:00 UTC that day, but do not establish the precise minute the new heroes became available.
Was First Steps part of their debut?
No. First Steps is a later team-up ability introduced in a July 2025 update, not the heroes’ February debut. In the ability, Human Torch lifts The Thing and hurls him down, damaging and launching enemies while creating a zone that disables mobility abilities. Marvel Rivals Version 20250724 Patch Notes
Quick Recap
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#1 Best Overall
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