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 and Bridge map. Developer Nosniy Games' patch notes highlight these additions, along with minor skin adjustments and weapon renamings. This update is smaller than recent ones, focusing primarily on new content rather than bug fixes or balance changes.

The Gunblade is a dual-purpose weapon combining a rifle and a blade, offering strategic 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.

Update 9 also features a new set of challenges replacing the Winter Spotlight, offering rewards like keys and a limited-time Bungeoppang charm. Minor changes include subtle modifications to the Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi skins, and renaming the Hexxed Flare Gun, Hexxed Candle, and Hexxed wrap to Vexed Flare Gun, Vexed Candle, and Vexed respectively.

Nosniy Games explains the omission of bug fixes and balance adjustments, stating these will be addressed in the next major update, which will include the highly anticipated Ranked mode. The developers assure players that community feedback is being considered for these improvements. For more Rivals content, check out the list of active codes [here](placeholder for link).

Rivals Update 9 Patch Notes:

NEW MAP:

The Bridge map – An arena-style duel zone in Seoul, Korea, created by @GreatGuyBoom.

NEW SPECIAL CHALLENGES:

A new set of challenges replacing the Winter Spotlight, offering keys and the limited-time Bungeoppang charm.

OTHER:

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

DEVELOPER'S NOTE:

The developers highlight the focus on the new map and upcoming Ranked mode, explaining the intentional absence of bug fixes and balance changes in this update.