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 dynamic Bridge map.

Developer Nosniy Games detailed these additions in today's patch notes, alongside a few minor tweaks. While a smaller update than some previous releases, it still packs a punch.

Rivals players appreciate the intense FPS action and diverse weaponry, and the Gunblade fits right in. This versatile weapon functions as both a ranged rifle and a melee blade, offering tactical advantages and surprising opponents. The new Bridge map, created by @GreatGuyBoom and set in Seoul, throws players into intense close-quarters combat within a limited concrete space, featuring only a few walls and a bus for cover.

This update focuses primarily on the new map and weapon, with no major bug fixes, balance changes, or quality-of-life improvements included. Minor modifications were made to the Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi skins, and some weapon names were updated (Hexxed Flare Gun, Hexxed Candle, and Hexxed wrap are now Vexed Flare Gun, Vexed Candle, and Vexed respectively). Nosniy Games assures players that these additions will be addressed in the next major update, which will also include the highly anticipated Ranked mode.

"We value your feedback and want to assure you that all necessary improvements will be implemented in time for Ranked," the team stated.

Since its launch last May, Rivals has consistently received updates. Update 7, for example, introduced the Energy Rifle, Energy Pistols, Crossbow, and more. For a complete list of active Rivals codes, click here. Below are the full Update 9 patch notes:

Rivals Update 9 Patch Notes

NEW MAP

• The brand-new Bridge map has arrived!
• Enter this arena-style duel zone located in Seoul, Korea!
• Created by @GreatGuyBoom!

NEW SPECIAL CHALLENGES!

• The Winter Spotlight challenges have been replaced with a new set of challenges!
• Complete tasks on the Bridge map to earn keys and the limited-time Bungeoppang charm!

OTHER

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

A NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPERS

"Hey everyone! We hope you enjoy this new map celebrating our Korean community! Now that the holidays are over, our next major update will include the long-awaited Ranked mode! We chose to omit bug fixes, balance changes, and other quality-of-life improvements this time. We've heard your feedback and will address these in time for Ranked!"