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

Roblox's Rivals FPS experience receives Update 9, introducing the Gunblade and Bridge map. Developer Nosniy Games focused this update on these additions, opting to postpone bug fixes and balance changes until the next major update, which will include the highly anticipated Ranked mode.

The Gunblade is a unique hybrid weapon, combining a rifle and a melee blade, offering tactical versatility. The Bridge map, created by @GreatGuyBoom and set in Seoul, provides a close-quarters combat arena.

• New Challenges: Replacing the Winter Spotlight are new challenges on the Bridge map, rewarding players with keys and the limited-time Bungeoppang charm.
• Cosmetic Changes: Minor adjustments to the Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi skins, and renaming of several Hexxed-themed items to Vexed.

Nosniy Games assures players that all necessary bug fixes, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements will be implemented before the launch of the Ranked mode in the next major update. The team actively listens to player feedback and is committed to delivering a polished Ranked experience. For a complete list of patch notes, see below.

Rivals Update 9 Patch Notes

NEW MAP

The Bridge map – A Seoul, Korea-based arena-style duel zone created by @GreatGuyBoom.

NEW SPECIAL CHALLENGES!

New challenges replacing the Winter Spotlight, offering keys and a Bungeoppang charm for completion on the Bridge map.

OTHER

Minor modifications to Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi skins. Renaming of Hexxed Flare Gun, Hexxed Candle, and Hexxed wrap to Vexed Flare Gun, Vexed Candle, and Vexed, respectively.

A NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPERS

A statement from Nosniy Games confirming the intentional omission of bug fixes and balance changes in this update to prioritize the Ranked mode for the next major update.