Marvel Rivals adds The Thing swimsuit skin, sparking player reactions online

Marvel Rivals’ summer event includes a swimsuit skin for The Thing, leading to strong reactions from players.


Pop Culture & Art July 17, 2025 1 min read
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Marvel Rivals has added a new swimsuit skin for The Thing as part of its Summer Special Event, prompting significant reactions from players.

The skin, referred to by players as “The Thong,” features The Thing in a Speedo, drawing immediate attention when it was revealed for the event starting on July 17.

The Summer Special Event includes other outfits, with Luna Snow receiving a “Cool Summer” one-piece bathing suit skin and Thor receiving the “Worthy Waves” skin, which is available for free to participants. The Thing and Luna Snow’s outfits require the Premium version of the battle pass to unlock permanently.

Players quickly shared memes and comments about The Thing’s new outfit on social media, with some expressing surprise that NetEase added the skin to the game. “Oh my god they actually did it. He’s SO BEAUTIFUL,” one user wrote, while another commented, “This has to be the only game who actually gives us what we want.”

The swimsuit skin for The Thing is based on an outfit featured in the Fantastic Four comics and had previously gone viral online.

The addition aims to engage players in the game’s seasonal content, as Marvel Rivals continues to expand its offerings during its summer event, which will run until August 15 2025. 

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