Guide to Obtaining ARC Raiders Cold Snap Twitch Drops

With the temperatures dropping in ARC Raiders, Embark Studios is excited to unveil a new update alongside a festive collaboration with Twitch. This partnership kicks off a drops campaign, offering players a chance to snag exclusive in-game items during the holiday season.

Discover how to seize the limited-time Twitch drops tied to the Cold Snap update for ARC Raiders.

Unlocking ARC Raiders Twitch Drops

Currently, ARC Raiders boasts two unique campaigns, each associated with specific rewards for participants. Here’s a breakdown of what you can earn.

ARC Raiders Cold Snap

Item	Image/GIF	Minutes Watched
Eye Band	60 Minutes (1 Hour)
Vintage Mic	120 Minutes (2 Hours)

Check out how the Eye Band looks in-game:

ARC Raiders Eye Band Face Style — Image courtesy of Prima Games

ARC Raiders Cold Snap Update Details

To earn the Raider Icon Badge, players need to subscribe (either recurring or as a gift) to a participating Twitch channel. You can explore channels offering this drop here.

Item	Badge Image	Requirements
Raider Icon Badge	Subscribe to a participating channel

ARC Raiders Twitch Drops Schedule

Both campaigns are currently live. Here’s the schedule to keep in mind:

Twitch Campaign	Duration
ARC Raiders Cold Snap	December 16, 2025 to January 13, 2026
ARC Raiders Cold Snap Update	December 16, 2025 to January 13, 2026

Steps to Claim Twitch Drops for ARC Raiders

To successfully claim your drops, follow these steps:

Visit the Embark login page and sign in with your gaming account (e.g., Steam, PSN).
Navigate to the Connected Platforms section and link your Twitch account.
Watch a stream from a Twitch channel with drops enabled for at least the required watch time—120 minutes for most drops.
Monitor your progress in your Twitch inventory.
After completing the viewing requirement, a “Claim Now” button will become available on the drops inventory page.

Claim Now Twitch Screenshot — Image courtesy of Prima Games

Log back into ARC Raiders, and your claimed items will appear in your inventory almost instantly.
In case you remain logged in, you may need to refresh your session for the items to show up.

Overall, these items provide a fun way to customize your Raider, and the claiming process is quite manageable for most players.

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