The thrilling first-person shooter PvP experience on Roblox, Rivals, has just rolled out Update 9, bringing with it the innovative Gunblade weapon and a brand-new Bridge map to the game's ever-growing content pool. Developer Nosniy Games has shared the patch notes for today's update, highlighting a series of additions and tweaks designed to keep players engaged as they look forward to future developments. While this update is smaller compared to recent ones, it's packed with exciting content that's sure to keep the community buzzing.
Rivals fans, drawn in by the game's fast-paced FPS action, will find the new Gunblade right up their alley. This unique two-in-one weapon functions both as a rifle for long-range engagements and a giant blade for close combat, offering players a versatile tool to surprise their opponents. The addition of the Gunblade is especially thrilling on the new Rivals Bridge map, a concrete arena set in Seoul and crafted by creator @GreatGuyBoom. This map throws players into immediate close-quarters combat with minimal cover, setting the stage for intense battles.
While the patch notes for Rivals Update 9 focus primarily on the Gunblade and Bridge map, there are no specific mentions of bug fixes, balance changes, or quality-of-life improvements. Nosniy Games has opted to prioritize these new additions, although they did make minor modifications to the skins of the Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi, alongside renaming a few other weapons. The developers have promised that the next major update will introduce the much-anticipated Ranked feature, assuring fans that all necessary improvements and changes will be addressed in time for its release.
“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 kept its community engaged with regular updates. Update 7, for instance, introduced the Energy Rifle, Energy Pistols, Crossbow, and more. For those eager to dive deeper into the FPS Roblox experience, you can click here to see our list of all active Rivals codes. Below, you'll find the complete patch notes for Rivals Update 9.
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!”
