How to Claim Rust Drops on Twitch: A Comprehensive Guide
Claiming Rust Twitch Drops is a straightforward process, but it requires a few key steps to ensure you receive your rewards. Here’s a breakdown of how to successfully claim your Rust in-game loot through Twitch:
- Link Your Accounts: The most crucial step is linking your Steam account to your Twitch account. You typically do this on a dedicated page within the Twitch platform or on the game developer’s website. This connection allows Twitch to verify your eligibility for drops and to send them to the correct Steam account.
- Watch Eligible Streams: Look for Twitch channels streaming Rust that have the “Drops Enabled” tag. This tag indicates that the streamer is participating in the Twitch Drops campaign. You can also filter the Twitch browse tab to show only channels with drops enabled.
- Complete the Viewing Requirement: Each drop will have a specific viewing duration requirement. This could be a certain number of hours watched or a series of smaller watching durations. Progress towards your drops can be tracked via the Drops and Rewards Inventory page on Twitch.
- Claim Your Drop: Once you’ve completed the viewing requirement, you’ll receive a notification, either in the chat section of the stream or in the Drops Inventory section of your Twitch account. When your tasks are complete, you’ll see a button that says “Claim Now”. Click this button to claim the drop.
- Check for Missing Drops: If, after claiming, the drop doesn’t appear in your Steam inventory immediately, you might need to go to a specific page within Twitch or the game developers site to double-check the link between your accounts. There’s often a button labeled “Check for Missing Drops” that you can click.
- Time Frame for Delivery: Usually, drops appear in-game within 24 hours, but it’s possible that it could be sooner. Make sure you claim your drops in a timely manner as drops may expire.
Following these steps ensures that you are in line to receive all your Rust Twitch Drops effectively. Now, let’s dive into some frequently asked questions to clarify any uncertainties you might have.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why are my Rust Twitch drops not showing up?
There are several reasons why your Rust Twitch drops might not be showing up:
- Account Not Linked: The most common reason is that your Steam account isn’t correctly linked to your Twitch account. Double-check the connections on both platforms.
- Unclaimed Drop: You must manually claim the drop by clicking “Claim Now” in your chat window or Drops Inventory after completing the watch time requirements.
- Expired Drop: Drops have an expiration period. If you claim the drop, you only have 7 days to link your accounts before they expire. Also, drops claimed more than 180 days ago cannot be redeemed.
- Waiting Time: Twitch drops typically appear in your game within 24 hours, so you may simply need to wait a while longer for the drop to appear.
- Incorrect Account: Make sure you are checking the in-game inventory of the correct account associated with the linked Steam account.
How long does it take for Twitch drops to show up in Rust?
Typically, Twitch drops will appear in your Rust inventory within 24 hours after you claim them on Twitch. However, it is possible they will be delivered much sooner than this. If it has been more than 24 hours and you are not seeing your drop in-game, refer to the previous FAQ and ensure your accounts are linked and claimed and that the drop has not expired.
Do I need Twitch Prime to get Rust drops?
No, you do not need Twitch Prime (now known as Prime Gaming) to receive Twitch Drops. Twitch Drops are separate from Prime Gaming benefits. Prime Gaming provides additional in-game items and benefits each month to subscribers, but standard Twitch Drops are available to anyone who has a regular Twitch account and completes the watch-time criteria.
Do Twitch drops expire?
Yes, Twitch Drops do expire. Earned Twitch Drop rewards will expire 7 days after they’ve been claimed if the necessary accounts have not been linked. In addition to this, drops claimed more than 180 days ago will expire and not be redeemable to a Steam item. Claim your drops quickly, and make sure your accounts are linked.
How many Twitch drops can I get?
There isn’t a limit to the number of Twitch Drops you can receive. However, you can only progress towards a single Twitch Drop at any given time. Watching multiple channels at once will not speed up the drop process. Instead, you must watch one channel at a time, or switch channels to watch the other streams offering drops.
How do I know when I get a drop on Twitch?
When watching an eligible channel, you will earn progress towards a drop. You can track your progress via the Drops menu in your profile on Twitch, or by visiting the Drops Inventory. Once you’ve met the watch-time criteria, you will see a notification both in the chat window and in your Drops Inventory where you’ll see a button that says “Claim Now”.
Can anyone get Twitch drops?
Any viewer with a Twitch account can earn Twitch Drops. However, the game developers that wish to utilize Twitch Drops will need to have a Twitch developer organization, and have claimed their game that the drop rewards will be associated with.
Do Twitch drops only work live?
Yes, Twitch Drops can only be earned by watching live streams. You cannot get Twitch Drops by watching VODs (videos on demand) or replays. Look for the “Drops Enabled” tag on channels or filter the browse page to look for live channels with Twitch Drops.
Can I get 2 drops on Twitch at once?
No, you cannot get two Twitch Drops simultaneously. You can only progress towards one drop at a time. If multiple streams are offering the same drop, you can switch between them to continue progress. However, you can’t earn multiple drops at the same time by watching multiple channels.
Can you get Twitch drops twice?
You can get Twitch Drops multiple times, but each campaign may have different items available. Once you’ve claimed a specific drop for a campaign, you generally can’t earn it again. But, you can earn multiple different drops across various campaigns.
Do I have to have the stream visible to get drops?
Yes, the stream must be visible. Make sure you do not have the stream muted or minimized because Twitch will not count your watch time and you won’t make progress towards your Twitch Drop. You also must be set as Online in your Twitch account.
Can you get multiple Rust Twitch drops at once?
As stated previously, you can not progress toward multiple drops at once. When you are claiming Rust Twitch Drops, you must watch one channel at a time to progress your drop. If you switch between channels during the watch time requirements, your progress toward the specific drop will carry over, but you cannot make progress on two channels simultaneously.
How do I activate drops?
You can activate drops by ensuring you are logged into your Twitch account, set to Online, and watching a stream with the “Drops Enabled” tag. Complete the watch-time criteria. When completed, click the “Claim Now” button to claim the drop on Twitch.
How to get free Rust skins?
While you can’t directly earn free Rust skins, you can get free Rust drops that often contain skins and other in-game items, through Twitch Drops. You can also earn Rust skins through various means, such as giveaways, random in-game drops, or by trading and purchasing them on the Steam Community Market.
Is Rust Popular on Twitch?
Yes, Rust is very popular on Twitch. Over the past 7 days, Rust has been watched for over 179.1 million hours with a large average of 24,301 viewers, and has reached peaks of up to 566,990 viewers.
Hopefully, this comprehensive guide and FAQs section has answered all your questions on how to claim your Rust Twitch Drops. Happy viewing and good luck getting your loot!