The first-person shooter PvP experience on Roblox, Rivals, has just rolled out its latest Update 9, introducing the innovative Gunblade weapon and the new Bridge map to its ever-expanding content library. Developer Nosniy Games shared detailed patch notes for this update, highlighting the key additions while keeping the update relatively light compared to previous ones. Despite its size, this update is set to keep players engaged as the team continues to plan future enhancements.
Rivals has always been a hit among FPS enthusiasts, largely due to its dynamic gameplay and impressive arsenal. The Gunblade is a perfect fit, offering players a versatile weapon that combines the precision of a rifle with the power of a melee blade. This dual-purpose weapon could be a game-changer, especially on the newly introduced Bridge map. Set in Seoul and crafted by creator @GreatGuyBoom, this map is designed for intense close-quarters combat, featuring minimal cover with just a few concrete walls and a bus to navigate. The compact, suspended arena promises to deliver thrilling encounters from the moment players step in.
While the Rivals Update 9 patch notes focus primarily on the new map and weapon, they notably exclude any specific mentions of bug fixes, balance adjustments, or quality-of-life improvements. Nosniy Games explained their choice to concentrate on the new content, although they did make minor modifications to the skins of the Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi, and renamed several other items. The team has assured fans that these changes, along with other requested improvements, will be addressed in the upcoming major content update, which will finally introduce the much-anticipated Ranked mode.
"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 developers stated, signaling their commitment to enhancing the game based on community input.
Since its launch last May, Rivals has consistently delivered engaging updates, such as Update 7, which introduced the Energy Rifle, Energy Pistols, and Crossbow, among other additions. For more information on Rivals and to stay updated on the latest developments, you can click here to see our list of all active Rivals codes. Below, you'll find the full patch notes for Rivals Update 9.
Rivals Update 9 Patch Notes
---------------------------NEW MAP
Enter the brand-new Bridge map, an arena-style duel zone located in Seoul, Korea! Crafted by @GreatGuyBoom!
NEW SPECIAL CHALLENGES!
The Winter Spotlight has been replaced with a brand new set of challenges! Complete 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!"
