Introducing Gunblade, Bridge Map in Rivals Update 9

Roblox's Rivals FPS experience receives Update 9, introducing the Gunblade and Bridge map. Developer Nosniy Games focused this update on these two additions, foregoing bug fixes and balance changes for now.

The Gunblade is a unique weapon combining a rifle and a blade, offering tactical versatility. The new Bridge map, created by @GreatGuyBoom and set in Seoul, provides intense close-quarters combat within a limited concrete arena.

While this update is smaller than previous ones, lacking typical bug fixes and balance adjustments, minor skin modifications to the Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi were implemented, along with renaming some Hexxed-themed items to Vexed. The developers emphasize that these omissions are intentional, prioritizing the upcoming Ranked mode for more substantial changes. The Winter Spotlight challenges have been replaced with new challenges on the Bridge map, rewarding players with keys and a limited-time Bungeoppang charm.

The developers confirmed that the highly anticipated Ranked mode is slated for the next major update, assuring players that feedback regarding bug fixes and balance will be addressed then. This follows a pattern of regular updates since the game's launch last May, including Update 7 which introduced the Energy Rifle, Energy Pistols, and Crossbow. For more on Rivals, including active codes, click here.

Rivals Update 9 Patch Notes:

NEW MAP:

• The Bridge map – A Seoul, Korea-based arena for close-quarters combat. Created by @GreatGuyBoom.

NEW CHALLENGES:

• New challenges on the Bridge map awarding keys and the limited-time Bungeoppang charm. The Winter Spotlight challenges have been removed.

OTHER:

• Minor modifications to Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi skins.
• Renamed Hexxed Flare Gun, Hexxed Candle, and Hexxed wrap to Vexed Flare Gun, Vexed Candle, and Vexed respectively.

DEVELOPER'S NOTE:

The developers stated their focus on the upcoming Ranked update, explaining the omission of bug fixes and balance changes in this particular update. They reiterated their commitment to incorporating player feedback into the Ranked update.