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 weapon and Bridge map. Developer Nosniy Games focused this update on these additions, delaying other planned tweaks like bug fixes and balance changes until the next major update, which will include the highly anticipated Ranked mode.

The Gunblade is a versatile weapon combining a rifle and a melee blade, offering tactical advantages in close-quarters combat. The new Bridge map, created by @GreatGuyBoom and set in Seoul, is a compact arena designed for intense, close-range battles.

Nosniy Games assures players that all outstanding bug fixes, balance changes, and quality-of-life improvements will be implemented before the launch of the Ranked mode in the next major update. Previous updates, such as Update 7, introduced weapons like the Energy Rifle and Crossbow. For more information on Rivals, including a list of active codes, click here.

Rivals Update 9 Patch Notes:

NEW MAP:

• The Bridge map – A Seoul-based arena created by @GreatGuyBoom.

NEW CHALLENGES:

• New challenges on the Bridge map rewarding keys and a Bungeoppang charm.

OTHER:

• Minor modifications to Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi skins.
• Renamed several weapons (Hexxed to Vexed).

DEVELOPER'S NOTE:

The developers explain the omission of bug fixes and balance changes in this update, prioritizing the new map and weapon, and promising these improvements before the Ranked update.