RIVALS opened on Roblox on May 26, 2024 and is made by Nosniy Games. On November 10, 2026 it had about 122,000 players online, seventh on our trending Roblox games list, with 19.2 billion visits and over 97 million favorites. It won Best Shooter Experience at the Roblox Innovation Awards in 2025 and 2026, and Nosniy Games won Best Studio in 2026. It runs on PC, phones, tablets, Xbox and PlayStation 5, and servers hold 40 players.
How a duel works
The lobby is full of duel pads. Step on one to challenge whoever steps on the other side. Duels go from 1v1 up to 5v5, and the first team to win 5 rounds takes the match. Bring friends to the same pad side for team duels. Win streaks show on your profile and the leaderboards.
Why RIVALS feels different
Most Roblox shooters drop you in a big map with a random team. RIVALS is built around duels instead: short rounds, small arenas and a score of first to five. That means every round is a clean reset, a bad start never ruins the match, and you always know who you are fighting. It also makes RIVALS one of the best games on Roblox for actually getting better at aiming, because you face the same opponent again and again until one of you adapts.
Your loadout
Most of the arsenal is locked when you start. Your loadout has four slots: primary, secondary, melee and utility. The free starters cover all four, so you can play from minute one; Keys unlock the rest. Pick one primary you like and stick with it: you will learn its recoil and range much faster than if you swap every match.
How to earn Keys fast
Keys are the main currency. They unlock new weapons and skins.
| Source | What you get |
|---|---|
| Winning duels | Keys as you play |
| Liking the game | 3 Keys, one time |
| Daily tasks | Keys for simple daily goals |
| Weapon contracts | Rewards for kills or play time with a set weapon |
| Codes | Keys, wraps and event rewards (table below) |
Tips to win more duels
- Hold corners. Arenas are small and blocky. The player who peeks into a held corner usually loses.
- Fight at your weapon's range. Do not take a shotgun into a long hallway or a sniper into a box.
- Count the score. First to 5 means a 0 to 3 match is not over. Stay calm and slow down.
- Warm up. Play a few 1v1s before you queue Ranked.
- Play fair. The game page warns that cheaters get permanent bans, and so does abusing glitches or "sketchy farming methods".
Playing on phone, console or PC
RIVALS runs on desktop, phones, tablets, Xbox and PlayStation 5, so you can duel friends on any device. On PC you get the most precise aim with a mouse. On console, a controller is fine for close range weapons. On phone, start with forgiving weapons and close range fights while you get used to the touch controls. Whatever you play on, keep the same loadout for a while so your muscle memory can catch up.
A simple practice routine
- Five 1v1s with your main weapon to warm up.
- A few team duels with friends to practice calling out positions.
- One contract to earn rewards while you practice a second weapon.
- Ranked only once you are winning more than you lose in normal duels.
Ranked and seasons
Ranked mode came with its own official trailer in February 2025, and RIVALS runs in seasons. Season 3 launched in April 2026. In early November 2026 the game is in Update 24, "Happy Rivalsween", its Halloween update. PC Gamer wrote on November 9 that Season 4 is close but not out yet; no date has been announced.
RIVALS Season 3 Official Trailer
Team duels with friends
Team duels from 2v2 to 5v5 play very differently from 1v1s. You win them by sticking together, not by being the best aimer in the lobby.
- Pick roles. One friend holds long range with a rifle or sniper, the others play close.
- Move as a group. Two players peeking together beat one player holding a corner.
- Call what you see. "Two left, one low" wins rounds. Use voice chat or quick text.
- Trade kills. If your teammate goes down, the enemy who got them is usually still in the open. Punish it.
- Reset after each round. Talk about what worked for five seconds, then go again.
Rivalsween, the Halloween update
Update 24, "Happy Rivalsween", is the Halloween update that was live on November 10, 2026. Its event code GARGOYLEWEEN still gives a Spooky Prize Wheel (see the table below), while the Halloween candy code HAPPYRIVALSWEEN has already expired. Halloween content in RIVALS is seasonal, so grab what you want before the next season arrives.
Mistakes that lose duels
- Swapping weapons every match. You never learn any of them properly.
- Peeking the same corner twice. Your opponent is waiting for it.
- Tilting after a bad round. First to five leaves plenty of time to come back.
- Chasing low health enemies into the open. Let them come to you.
- Ignoring utility. The fourth slot exists for a reason; learn when to use it.
About Nosniy Games
RIVALS is made by Nosniy Games, whose Roblox group has more than 59 million members. Before RIVALS the studio made Super Golf, which its group page lists as 2020 Mobile Game of the Year. RIVALS opened in May 2024 and won Best Shooter Experience at the Roblox Innovation Awards in 2025 and 2026, while Nosniy Games itself won Best Studio in 2026. The game page also asks players to like the game and join the group for exclusive rewards, which is the same step the codes need.
RIVALS codes
Each code below is listed as working by at least two of Dexerto (updated November 9, 2026), PC Gamer (November 9) and Pocket Gamer (November 7). Nosniy Games posts codes on X and its official Discord. RIVALS codes rotate fast, especially the FREE number codes, so redeem them today. Codes are case sensitive.
| Code | Reward | Expires | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Keys | Active No end date posted | Nosniy Games on X Checked November 10, 2026 | |
| 1 Spooky Prize Wheel | Active No end date posted | Nosniy Games on X Checked November 10, 2026 | |
| Halloween reward (trackers list 3 Keys or a Spooky Prize Wheel) | Active No end date posted | Nosniy Games on X Checked November 10, 2026 | |
| 1 Community Wrap | Active No end date posted | Nosniy Games on X Checked November 10, 2026 | |
| 5 Keys | Active No end date posted | Nosniy Games on X Checked November 10, 2026 | |
| 1 Key | Active No end date posted | Nosniy Games on X Checked November 10, 2026 | |
| 1 Key | Active No end date posted | Nosniy Games on X Checked November 10, 2026 |
The "FREE" codes come with a new number almost every update: FREE204, FREE202 and FREE201 have all expired, and the Halloween candy code HAPPYRIVALSWEEN is gone too. If a FREE code fails, the next one is usually already out.
How to redeem RIVALS codes
- Like RIVALS on its Roblox page and join the Nosniy Games group. Codes do not work until you do.
- Open the shop or rewards menu in the lobby and go to the Codes section.
- Press Verify above the code box.
- Type the code and press Redeem.
New accounts may need to finish the first shooting range tasks before the codes menu opens. For other games, see the Roblox codes list.
Need a break from shooting? 99 Nights in the Forest keeps the teamwork and drops the aim. For a long grind, try Blox Fruits. Everything is on the Roblox hub.
FAQ
How do you win a match in RIVALS?
Win 5 rounds before the other side. Duels go from 1v1 up to 5v5.
How do I get Keys fast in RIVALS?
Win duels, finish daily tasks and weapon contracts, like the game once for 3 Keys and redeem codes.
Why can't I redeem RIVALS codes?
You have to like the game, join the Nosniy Games group and press Verify first. New accounts may also need to finish the shooting range tasks.
Where are new RIVALS codes posted?
On the Nosniy Games X account and the official Nosniy Games Discord.
Is RIVALS on console?
Yes. The game page lists PC, phones, tablets, Xbox and PlayStation 5.
Is RIVALS Season 4 out?
Not yet on November 10, 2026. The current content is Update 24, Happy Rivalsween.