RIVALS Update 22 is here, and it brings a lot more than another batch of skins. This update adds the brand-new Wildcat SMG, reworks Ranked matchmaking and ELO, introduces the Prize Wheel reward system, and includes a limited-time Super Starter Bundle built for newer players. Whether you grind Ranked or mostly play RIVALS for casual matches, here is everything worth knowing about Update 22.
Update 22’s biggest additions are the Wildcat (a fast SMG with realistic recoil and a quick first reload), a Ranked overhaul (stricter account verification, region-locked matchmaking, and a reworked ELO formula that can pay out 0 ELO in lopsided wins), the new Prize Wheel reward system, a permanent Daily Task rewards system that replaces streaks, and a 67 Robux Super Starter Bundle available for 7 days.
What RIVALS Players Are Asking About Update 22
Update 22 touches gameplay, Ranked, and cosmetics all at once, so it is easy to miss why something changed. These are the questions players are running into most after the patch.
The new ELO formula can zero out gains in heavily one-sided matchups.
Ranked now requires stricter Roblox account verification. Check your email, phone, or age-check status.
Yes if you can control its recoil. It rewards active aim correction more than holding the trigger.
Streaks are gone. Daily Task rewards are now permanent, so missing a day no longer costs you progress.
For new players, yes. It bundles the Wildcat, a full loadout, a skin, and Keys for 67 Robux.
No. The Legendary Light Fifty skin can drop from a Prize Wheel even if you do not own the Sniper yet.
RIVALS New Weapon Wildcat
The biggest gameplay addition in Update 22 is the Wildcat, a brand-new Standard primary SMG. It is built for players who like to get close, move quickly, and keep firing. A classic run-and-gun weapon, but with a mechanic that sets it apart from every other gun currently in RIVALS.
The Wildcat Has Realistic Recoil
The Wildcat is the first RIVALS weapon with realistic recoil: your camera gets pushed upward as you fire, so holding down the trigger is not the best way to maximize damage. You need to actively pull your aim back down while shooting, which makes the Wildcat more demanding than a typical SMG. Once you get comfortable controlling the recoil, its high-speed combat style pays off.
Wildcat’s Unique Jungle-Style Reload
The Wildcat also has a special reload mechanic: its two magazines are taped together, letting you perform the first reload extremely quickly. That is especially useful in close-range fights where every second counts. After that quick first reload, though, a second reload takes longer, getting caught in it at the wrong moment can leave you completely exposed.
How to Get the Wildcat in RIVALS
Buy It Directly With Keys
The Wildcat can be purchased outright using Keys, the same currency used for other weapon unlocks.
Grab the Super Starter Bundle
For better value, the limited-time Super Starter Bundle includes the Wildcat, a full weapon loadout, a skin, and a batch of Keys for just 67 Robux. It is only available for 7 days, so newer players should decide quickly.
Once you own the Wildcat, there are several cosmetics worth chasing:
- Plasma Wildcat skin — drops from the original Skin Case and is also included in the Super Starter Bundle.
- Glorious Wildcat skin — available to Ranked players through the Ranked Shop.
- Chibi Wildcat charm, Toxin wrap, and Rafflesia wrap — earned by completing Wildcat contracts.
RIVALS Ranked Changes in Update 22
If you spend most of your time in Ranked, Update 22 may matter even more than the new weapon. The developers made several changes aimed at cleaner matchmaking, stronger account verification, and a fairer ELO formula.
Ranked Now Requires Stricter Verification
Ranked is now locked behind stricter Roblox account verification. The goal is straightforward: cleaner matches with fewer cheaters and suspicious accounts. If you suddenly cannot access Ranked after the update, check your Roblox account verification status. You may need to verify your email or phone number, or complete an age check.
Ranked Matchmaking Is Now Region-Locked
Ranked matchmaking is also becoming more region-focused, so you will match far more often against players in your own region. That should improve connection quality and make competitive matches feel more consistent. The trade-off is longer queue times in some regions, particularly during quieter hours.
RIVALS ELO Changes Explained
The ELO system received some of the biggest changes in Update 22. Previously, some high-ELO matchups felt strange because players above certain thresholds were treated too similarly when rewards were calculated. That is changing: ELO gain or loss is now tied much more closely to the actual ranks and ELO ratings of the players in your duel. A player sitting at 10,000 ELO will no longer be treated as equivalent to someone at 5,000 ELO.
Why Did You Get 0 ELO?
One of the more unusual changes is that ELO gain can now drop all the way to +0 in extremely one-sided matchups. So yes, you can win a duel and still receive no ELO. To soften that, winning a match for 0 ELO now awards a brand-new Stomp charm for a random weapon, and the charm’s theme changes with each new Ranked season.
What Is the RIVALS Prize Wheel?
Prize Wheels are a new reward type that work a bit like a Skin Case, except instead of a single fixed reward, spinning one gives you a chance at any of several possible items:
- Keys
- Goodie Bags
- Celestial wraps
- Skin Tickets
- Other cosmetics
- The new Legendary Light Fifty Sniper skin
You can earn up to five Prize Wheels per week simply by completing your Daily Tasks. And if you were worried the Light Fifty skin requires owning the Sniper first: it does not. You can still receive the skin even without the Sniper unlocked.
New RIVALS Skins in Update 22
Update 22 adds a large batch of new skins across the Skin Cases, ranging from serious-looking weapon designs to some much sillier options. The table below lists every new skin added with this update.
| Skin | Weapon | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma Wildcat | Wildcat | Skin Case |
| Starforge Permafrost | Permafrost | Skin Case |
| Starforge Maul | Maul | Skin Case |
| Thunder Pike | Spear | Skin Case |
| Arcade Claw | Spear | Skin Case |
| Fishing Rod | Grappler | Skin Case 2 |
| Clown Hammer | Maul | Skin Case 2 |
| Fork | Spear | Skin Case 2 |
| Temporal Permafrost | Permafrost | Skin Case 2 |
| Genie Lamp | Grappler | Skin Case 3 |
| Excalibur | Maul | Skin Case 3 |
| Plunger | Spear | Skin Case 3 |
| Permafrost | Spear | Skin Case 3 |
New Key Bundle Skins
Key Bundles are getting new exclusive cosmetics too. The Legendary Key Bundle now includes the Mythical Enerkey Pistols skin for the Energy Pistols, while the Ultra Key Bundle now includes the Mythical Enerkey Rifle skin for the Energy Rifle. If you already collect Key Bundle cosmetics, both are worth adding to your list.
New RIVALS Charms
Update 22 also adds a couple of player-specific charms tied to eliminating specific players:
- SlingshotBwai charm — unlocked by eliminating @SlayerMonsterKiller.
- TinyDude charm — unlocked by eliminating @TinyDude.
These are easy to overlook when you are focused on weapons and Ranked changes, but collectors will want to keep them in mind.
Is RIVALS Update 22 Worth Playing?
Absolutely. Update 22 has something for almost every type of RIVALS player. The Wildcat gives fast-paced SMG fans a fresh option, with its recoil control and quick first reload adding a real skill element to gunfights. For Ranked players, region-based matchmaking and the reworked ELO system are the biggest changes to watch, winning a heavily mismatched duel may pay 0 ELO, but you now get the Stomp charm as compensation.
The update is also a win for casual players. Permanent Daily Task progress means you no longer lose progress after missing a day, and the new Prize Wheel system gives you more to work toward each week. Newer players have something to consider too: the 67 Robux Super Starter Bundle includes the Wildcat, a full weapon loadout, a skin, and Keys.
Final Thoughts
RIVALS Update 22 is not just a cosmetic refresh. The Wildcat changes the weapon lineup, Ranked is getting a serious matchmaking overhaul, and Daily Tasks have been redesigned to make long-term rewards more forgiving. For Ranked players specifically, better regional matchmaking, stricter verification, and a more detailed ELO calculation should make high-level matches feel more competitive and less random. If you are jumping back into RIVALS after a break, this is a good time to return.
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The new weapon is the Wildcat, a Standard primary SMG designed for fast-paced run-and-gun gameplay. It also features realistic recoil.
The Wildcat can be purchased with Keys. You can also get it through the limited-time Super Starter Bundle.
Task Streaks have been removed and replaced with a permanent Daily Task rewards system. Your progress no longer resets when you miss a day.
Ranked now uses stricter account verification and region-locked matchmaking. The ELO system has also been reworked so that gains and losses better reflect the ranks and ELO ratings of the players in each duel.
If you win a matchup where the system considers you heavily favored, you may receive no ELO — though you will still receive a Stomp charm for a random weapon.
