Gunblade, Bridge Map Join Rivals Update 9

Roblox's Rivals receives Update 9, introducing the Gunblade and Bridge map. This smaller update focuses on new content rather than bug fixes or balance changes, a deliberate choice by developer Nosniy Games to prioritize the upcoming Ranked mode.

The Gunblade is a unique hybrid weapon, combining a rifle with a melee blade, adding a new dynamic to combat. The Bridge map, created by @GreatGuyBoom and set in Seoul, Korea, provides a close-quarters combat arena with limited cover.

Update 9 also includes:

• New Challenges: A new challenge set replaces the Winter Spotlight, offering rewards like keys and a limited-time Bungeoppang charm.
• Cosmetic Changes: Minor adjustments to Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi skins, and renaming of several Hexxed-themed items to Vexed.

Nosniy Games assures players that bug fixes, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements will be included in the next major update, which will finally introduce the highly anticipated Ranked mode. The developers emphasize their commitment to player feedback and incorporating necessary changes before the Ranked launch. For a complete list of patch notes, see below.

Rivals Update 9 Patch Notes

NEW MAP

The Bridge map—a Seoul-based arena created by @GreatGuyBoom—is now available.

NEW SPECIAL CHALLENGES!

The Winter Spotlight challenges have been replaced with a new set of Bridge map challenges, rewarding players with keys and the limited-time Bungeoppang charm.

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

The developers explain the omission of bug fixes and balance changes in this update, focusing instead on the new content and preparing for the Ranked update. They reiterate their commitment to addressing player feedback before the Ranked mode's release.