The Cold Snap event in ARC Raiders runs alongside a Twitch Drops campaign that grants in-game cosmetic rewards for watching ARC Raiders streams on Twitch. When Drops are active for the event, viewers can earn specific items by watching participating live channels that have the feature enabled.
These Drops are tied to ARC Raiders gameplay streams rather than variety content, so the channel must actually be playing ARC Raiders and have Drops enabled for progress to count.
Cold Snap Twitch Drops rewards (Eye Band and Vintage Mic)
The Cold Snap campaign focuses on two cosmetic rewards delivered through Twitch Drops. Both items are unlocked through the same campaign but appear in different cosmetic slots in-game.
| Reward | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Band | Cosmetic item | An in-game cosmetic earned through the ARC Raiders Twitch Drops campaign that runs with the Cold Snap event. |
| Vintage Mic | Backpack charm | A small microphone-themed charm that hangs from the backpack, obtained through the same Twitch Drops campaign. |
Both rewards are cosmetic and are delivered as part of the specific Twitch Drops campaign associated with Cold Snap.
How to watch eligible ARC Raiders Twitch channels
Progress toward the Eye Band and Vintage Mic only counts while watching ARC Raiders channels that participate in the Drops campaign. Twitch clearly marks these channels, which makes it straightforward to find a stream that qualifies.
Step 1: Open Twitch in a browser or app and sign in to the account you want to receive Drops on. Being signed in is necessary for Twitch to track viewing progress for the campaign.
Step 2: Use Twitch’s Drops area or menu to locate the current ARC Raiders Drops campaign for Cold Snap. From there, follow the link or list of participating channels associated with that campaign.
Step 3: Pick a live channel that is streaming ARC Raiders and is marked with the Drops Enabled feature. The channel needs to be actively playing ARC Raiders for the session to count toward these rewards.
Step 4: Let the stream play while you remain logged in. After it has been running for a short time, check your Drops status on Twitch to confirm that progress is being recorded for the campaign.
How to track progress for Cold Snap Twitch Drops
Twitch tracks progress and rewards for each Drops campaign in a dedicated inventory area. The Cold Snap campaign that grants the Eye Band and Vintage Mic appears there with its own entry.
Step 1: While signed in to Twitch in a web browser, open the campaign’s Drops inventory page at https://www.twitch.tv/drops/campaigns?dropID=98ed78b1-da86-11f0-b2d2-0a58a9feac02.
Step 2: On that page, confirm that the ARC Raiders campaign linked to Cold Snap is visible and that Eye Band and Vintage Mic appear as rewards within it. The page shows your current status for the campaign and indicates whether each reward is still in progress or already granted.
Step 3: Follow any prompts on the Twitch Drops inventory page if a reward is ready to be processed. Once Twitch registers the reward for your account, it will be associated with your ARC Raiders profile through the linked accounts for the campaign.
If Cold Snap Twitch Drops are not progressing
Sometimes progress toward the Cold Snap rewards may not appear immediately. A few simple checks resolve most situations where Drops do not seem to move.
- Confirm that the channel is streaming under the ARC Raiders category and that it clearly shows the Drops Enabled feature for the broadcast.
- Make sure you are logged into the correct Twitch account before you start watching, especially if you use more than one account on the same device.
- Let the stream run for a few minutes, then open the Drops inventory for the ARC Raiders campaign to verify that progress is being recorded.
- If progress still does not appear, review the information on the official ARC Raiders Twitch Drops page from the game’s site, and check Twitch’s own Drops area for any notices about the campaign.
When Drops are active for Cold Snap, watching ARC Raiders streams on participating Drops Enabled channels is enough to work toward the Eye Band and Vintage Mic cosmetics. Keep an eye on the Twitch Drops inventory for the campaign so you know when each reward has been granted to your account during the event.
