Roblox's Rivals Update 9: New Gunblade Weapon and Bridge Map
The popular first-person shooter PvP Roblox experience, Rivals, has dropped Update 9, introducing the creative Gunblade weapon and a new map, Bridge, to its already impressive arsenal.
Developer Nosniy Games provided detailed patch notes, highlighting these additions and a few minor tweaks. While a smaller update compared to previous ones, it still offers engaging new content.
The Gunblade, a versatile combination rifle and blade, is a natural fit for Rivals' fast-paced gameplay. Its dual functionality—ranged attacks and melee combat—adds a strategic element, particularly effective on the new Bridge map. This close-quarters combat arena, situated in Seoul and created by @GreatGuyBoom, features a suspended concrete structure with limited cover, forcing intense encounters.
This update prioritizes the new content, foregoing bug fixes, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life improvements for now. Minor skin modifications for the Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi, along with renaming some weapons (Hexxed to Vexed), were included. However, Nosniy Games assures players that these elements will be addressed in the next major update, which will notably include the highly anticipated Ranked mode.
The developers stated, "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."
Rivals has maintained a steady stream of updates since its May launch. Update 7, for example, introduced the Energy Rifle, Energy Pistols, Crossbow, and more. For more Rivals content, including active codes, click here.
Rivals Update 9 Patch Notes:
NEW MAP:
- The Bridge map: An arena-style duel zone located in Seoul, Korea, created by @GreatGuyBoom.
NEW SPECIAL CHALLENGES:
- New challenges replace the Winter Spotlight, offering keys and the limited-time Bungeoppang charm upon completion on the Bridge map.
OTHER:
- Minor modifications to Demon Shorty and Demon Uzi skins.
- Renamed weapons: Hexxed Flare Gun to Vexed Flare Gun, Hexxed Candle to Vexed Candle, and Hexxed wrap to Vexed.
DEVELOPER'S NOTE:
The developers expressed their excitement about the new map and their commitment to incorporating player feedback into future updates, particularly the upcoming Ranked mode.
