The Labor of Love update in Roblox Rivals adds new maps, limited time bundles, major weapon balance changes, and ranked mode adjustments. Even though it is labeled as a mini update, it introduces meaningful changes that affect both casual and competitive players.
What's New in the Labor of Love Update?
This Labor of Love update focuses on four main areas:
Two new maps
Limited time cosmetic bundles
Weapon balance changes and reworks
Settings and mobile improvements
Ranked verification changes
It also marks the end of the Festive Event, so players need to spend remaining Crystals before they disappear.
New Maps
Limited Time Bundles
Four exclusive bundles arrived with this update, each offering unique cosmetic themes. Here's what you're working with:
The Nostalgia Bundle stands out for players who collect classic Roblox inspired items. These bundles are only available during the update window and may not return.
Additional Cosmetics Worth Noting
Beyond the bundles, you can snag:
- Fire Horse and Serenity wraps
- Mythical Keythrower skin for the Flamethrower (Legendary Key Bundle)
- Mythical Key Spray skin (Ultra Key Bundle)
- Special Elixir, Milo, and Kashy Charms obtained by defeating specific players
Weapon Balance Changes
This update includes several important balance adjustments that can shift the meta.
Buffed and Reworked Weapons
Permafrost received a fascinating rework. Damage climbed from 13 to 14, and the maximum Slow effect jumped dramatically from -35% to -50% with 10 stacks possible (up from just 1). The tradeoff? Reduced range and ammo capacity. This weapon now punishes aggressive pushers even harder in close to mid range fights.
Shorty became more consistent with tighter spread (6.5 degrees down from 7.5) and extended damage dropoff starting at 10 studs instead of 7.5. Your pellets connect more reliably now.
Maul transformed into a completely different beast. Faster attack speed (0.45 second delay, 1 second cooldown), better mobility (-20% instead of -25%), knockback on hits, and a brand new leap and slam ability. Activating it grounded launches you airborne, while mid air activation slams down with AoE damage.
Maul ability rework
Nerfed Weapons
Grenade Launcher damage dropped from 50 to 40, though you can now swap between impact and bouncy grenades using RMB. RPG also lost 10 damage (60 to 50), making explosive spam less dominant.
Energy Pistols got a slight nerf with longer equip time (0.6 seconds from 0.45) and marginally lower damage (2.3 from 2.4).
Settings Changes
The developers completely redesigned the Settings menu with new tabs, sections, and some genuinely useful additions.
Key New Options
- Settings Profiles: Save up to three different configurations and share them with teammates
- SFX Volume: Finally separated from Master Volume for better audio control
- Sensitivity While Scoped: Now independent from general ADS sensitivity
- Field of View Scoped Weapons: Separate FOV setting for scoped optics
- Projectile Smoothing: Helps with visual clarity during firefights
- Easy Quick Attack: Streamlines melee inputs
Navigate to Settings > Audio for the new volume controls, and check Settings > Controls for the sensitivity separation options.
Mobile Improvements
Mobile players received several quality of life updates:
Hide specific touch buttons
Adjust transparency per button
Customize camera sinking
Easy Slide toggle option
Keep weapons after quick attack by holding melee
Access scoreboard while spectating
These changes make mobile controls more customizable and responsive.
Ranked Mode Verification Requirement
Ranked mode now requires real world verification to enter. Players can bypass this requirement by spending any amount of Robux within Rivals.
This system aims to reduce smurf accounts and improve competitive integrity.
The meta will shift as players adapt to explosive weapon nerfs and the Maul rework. Getting ahead of these changes now means climbing ranks while others struggle to catch up.