Rivals Update 9 Introduces the Gunblade and Bridge Map as Nosniy Prepares to Add Ranked Mode

The popular Roblox first-person shooter PvP experience, Rivals, has dropped Update 9, introducing the exciting Gunblade weapon and the all-new Bridge map.

Developer Nosniy Games detailed these additions in today's patch notes, alongside a few minor tweaks. While a smaller update than some recent releases, it still packs a punch. Rivals players appreciate the fast-paced FPS action and diverse weaponry, and the Gunblade fits right in. This versatile weapon combines a ranged rifle with a melee blade, allowing for unpredictable combat strategies. The new Bridge map, created by @GreatGuyBoom and set in Seoul, throws players into intense close-quarters combat within a confined concrete arena featuring only a few walls and a bus for cover.

Notably, Update 9 focuses primarily on the new content, omitting typical bug fixes, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements. The developers explained this decision, highlighting minor skin modifications for the Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi, and renaming the Hexxed Flare Gun, Hexxed Candle, and Hexxed wrap to Vexed Flare Gun, Vexed Candle, and Vexed respectively. They assure players that these improvements, along with the highly anticipated Ranked mode, will be included in the next major update.

"We hear all of your feedback and want to reassure you all that every necessary & additional changes/improvements will be made in time for Ranked," the team stated.

Since its launch last May, Rivals has consistently received updates. Update 7, for instance, introduced the Energy Rifle, Energy Pistols, Crossbow, and more. For a complete list of active Rivals codes, [click here](link-to-codes-page). Below are the full Update 9 patch notes.

Rivals Update 9 Patch Notes

NEW MAP

The brand-new Bridge map is here! Enter this arena-style duel zone located in Seoul, Korea! Made by @GreatGuyBoom!

NEW SPECIAL CHALLENGES!

The Winter Spotlight has been removed and replaced with a brand new set of challenges! Complete a series of tasks on the new Bridge map to earn keys & the limited-time Bungeoppang charm!

OTHER

The Demon Shorty & Demon Uzi skins have been slightly modified. The Hexxed Flare Gun skin, Hexxed Candle skin, and Hexxed wrap have been renamed to Vexed Flare Gun, Vexed Candle, & Vexed respectively.

A NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPERS

"Hey everyone! We hope you enjoy this brand new map as we celebrate our Korean community! Now that the holiday season is over, our next major content update will be the long-awaited Ranked update! We also want to quickly mention that we purposely chose not to include any bug fixes, balance changes, & other quality of life additions this update. We hear all of your feedback and want to reassure you all that every necessary & additional changes/improvements will be made in time for Ranked!"