"Rivals Update 9 Adds Gunblade, Bridge Map; Ranked Mode Coming Soon"

The popular first-person shooter PvP experience on Roblox, Rivals, has just rolled out Update 9, introducing the innovative Gunblade weapon and the new Bridge map to its ever-growing arsenal of content. Developer Nosniy Games has shared detailed patch notes for this update, which, while shorter than some of the recent ones, still promises to keep players engaged with its fresh additions.

Rivals enthusiasts are known for their love of the game's FPS mechanics and its diverse weaponry, and the Gunblade is set to become a fan favorite. This unique weapon combines the functionality of a rifle with a melee blade, offering players a versatile tool to surprise their opponents in combat. The new Bridge map, designed by creator @GreatGuyBoom and set in Seoul, Korea, enhances the gameplay experience by thrusting players into intense, close-quarters battles with minimal cover, making every encounter thrilling and unpredictable.

Interestingly, the patch notes for Rivals Update 9 do not include any specific bug fixes, balance changes, or quality-of-life improvements. Nosniy Games has opted to focus solely on the new content, although they did make minor adjustments to the skins of the Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi, and renamed several other items. The developers have assured fans that more comprehensive updates, including the much-anticipated Ranked feature, are on the horizon.

"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, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing the game based on community input.

Since its launch last May, Rivals has consistently delivered regular updates, such as Update 7, which introduced the Energy Rifle, Energy Pistols, Crossbow, and more. For those eager to dive deeper into the game, 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!"