ARC Raiders is positioned as a multiplayer, extraction-focused adventure set on a dangerous future Earth, with streams already populating its category on Twitch. With launch-week campaigns, viewers can expect two parallel incentives on Twitch: time-based Drops on eligible channels and a limited-time global badge for supporting ARC Raiders streamers during the rollout.

ARC Raiders Twitch Drops at launch

ARC Raiders streams in the Twitch category have been running with Drops enabled during play periods, and the launch window includes a promotional push with eligible channels. Reward specifics and watch-time thresholds vary by campaign and by channel eligibility, so expect the exact items, timers, and progress requirements to rotate across the event.

Availability is not universal: only channels that have explicitly enabled Drops for the ARC Raiders category will progress your rewards. You’ll see a Drops indicator on the stream page when a campaign is active.

How Twitch Drops work (the short version)

On Twitch, Drops are unlocked by meeting requirements set by the game developer—typically a watch-time threshold on eligible channels—followed by a claim step in your Twitch account. Twitch’s official explainer outlines the flow and the “claim” step you must complete before rewards expire.

Quick summary: earn ARC Raiders Drops

Action Where it happens What to check
Sign in to your Twitch account Twitch Use the account you want the rewards to be tied to.
Confirm a Drops campaign is active Stream page Look for the “Drops Enabled” tag and a progress bar when a campaign is live.
Watch eligible ARC Raiders streams Twitch Stay on a channel with Drops enabled until the progress bar completes.
Claim rewards on Twitch Twitch When prompted, claim promptly—unclaimed items can expire.
Receive items in-game ARC Raiders Some campaigns deliver automatically; others may prompt you to accept items on first login after claiming.
Tip: If progress isn’t moving, verify you’re signed in to Twitch, the channel shows “Drops Enabled,” and you haven’t missed a claim window in between reward tiers.

Launch perk: the “Arc Raiders Launch 2025” global badge

During the launch window, Twitch is also issuing a global badge labeled “Arc Raiders Launch 2025.” The badge is earned by subscribing or gifting a subscription to an eligible ARC Raiders channel during the launch promotion. This badge is separate from in-game Drops and appears on your Twitch profile and in chat.

Key points:

  • It recognizes paid support (subscribing or gifting) to eligible ARC Raiders channels during the launch period.
  • It does not grant in-game items; it’s a Twitch-wide cosmetic that displays next to your name.
  • Badge availability is time-limited to the launch promotion window.

What’s known vs. what can change

Element Status at launch
Drops-enabled streams in ARC Raiders category Active on select channels during launch campaigns.
Watch-time thresholds and reward lists Campaign-specific; can rotate by channel and date.
Claim mechanics on Twitch Required; you must claim to receive each reward tier.
Global “Arc Raiders Launch 2025” badge Earned by subscribing or gifting to eligible ARC Raiders channels during the launch promotion.

Quick troubleshooting for Drops not appearing

  • Make sure the stream explicitly shows “Drops Enabled” for ARC Raiders.
  • Stay signed in to Twitch and avoid switching accounts mid-progress.
  • Claim each tier as it unlocks; some campaigns gate later tiers behind earlier claims.
  • If you step away, keep the stream active and unmuted in the player to avoid pausing progress due to inactivity policies.

For the broader Drops rules and the claim process, start with Twitch’s official guide: How to Earn Drops.

If you’re jumping in during the first weeks, prioritize channels with the Drops tag, keep an eye on claim prompts, and, if you want the launch-era flair on Twitch, consider supporting an eligible ARC Raiders channel to add the global badge to your profile.