- Accounts
- Link Twitch and Steam on the Facepunch page.
- Watch time
- Only one channel counts at a time.
- Claiming
- After watching, click Claim on Twitch.
- Subscription
- You don’t need Twitch Prime.
What are Twitch Drops in Rust?
Twitch Drops are Rust items you earn by watching streams marked Drops Enabled. They’re a way to get free Rust skins during a special campaign, known as a round. Skins earned this way are bound to your account, so you can’t trade or sell them. You can find the list of rounds and their requirements on the official Facepunch page.
Players earned more than 37 million Drops in 2025, according to Facepunch’s year-end figures. But check the requirements for each round: which items are available, how long you need to watch, and which channels count.
How to link Twitch to Rust
You need a Twitch account and a Steam account with Rust in its library. Link those accounts: Twitch tracks your watch time, and the item goes to your Steam inventory. You don’t need Twitch Prime.
- Open the Drops pageGo to the official Facepunch page at twitch.facepunch.com.
- Click Connect AccountsSign in to Twitch and to the Steam account that owns Rust, then link them.
- Choose a streamWatch a Rust stream marked Drops Enabled. For General Drops, any eligible stream will do. For a Streamer Drop, watch the specified streamer.
How to change the linked account
If your account is already linked to another one, sign in to the previously linked account and unlink it first. If you can’t access your old Twitch account, sign in with Steam on the Drops page and click Unlink Account. Then you can link a different account.
Only link your accounts on the official Facepunch page. In an update announcement dated October 1, 2026, the developers specifically warned players about scammers.
General and Streamer Drops: what to watch
There are 2 types of Drops. General Drops require you to spend a set amount of time watching eligible streams, while Streamer Drops require you to watch a specific channel. Check your progress in Twitch’s Drops Inventory.
- General Drops are earned by watching any eligible Rust streams. As you reach each watch-time milestone, you unlock the next item.
- Streamer Drops require an hour of watch time on a specific streamer’s channel. You can’t earn one by watching just any Rust stream.
Pick the item you want and check its requirement first. Only one channel counts at a time, so opening several streams won’t speed things up.
Example requirements: Rust Isles Round 53
Rustoria ran Round 53 of Rust Isles. It has ended: the round ran from September 24, 2026, at 19:00 UTC, to October 4 at 23:59 UTC. In Kyiv, that was September 24 at 22:00 to October 5 at 02:59. The rewards below are an example of what was available, not a list of Drops you can claim now. You can’t claim rewards from a completed round later.
General rewards for total watch time
The round’s General Drops were skins for 6 items. The table shows the total watch time required. For the hoodie, you needed 6 hours in total, not another 6 hours after claiming the previous reward.
| Watch time | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | Large Wood Box |
| 2 hours | Auto Turret |
| 3 hours | Small Box |
| 4 hours | Pants |
| 5 hours | Work Boots |
| 6 hours | Hoodie |
Streamer rewards for an hour of watching
The round had 16 Streamer Drops. Each required an hour of watch time on the relevant channel. If 2 streamers were listed for a reward, you could watch either one.
| Item | Streamers |
|---|---|
| Rocket Launcher | GEEGA, Blooprint |
| Assault Rifle | hJune, Hutnik |
| Semi-automatic Rifle | DisguisedToast |
| Double Barrel Shotgun | peterpark |
| Boonie Hat | fuslie, Sven |
| Small Backpack | Abe |
| Furnace | EsfandTV, monstera |
| Wooden Door | xChocoBars |
| Large Wood Box | ironmouse |
| Salvaged Sword | willneff, Raynbirds |
| Garage Door | Mammoth |
| Locker | HeyYouVideoGame, Dakkiin |
| Metal Facemask | CYR, mrwobblestwitch |
| Metal Chestplate | aceu, ZChum |
| Vagabond Jacket | LEDOO, FancyOrb |
| Tactical Gloves | itsRyanHiga, Welyn |
How to claim Rust Drops after watching
Watching for long enough isn’t all you need to do: you have to click Claim on Twitch. The item should appear in your Steam inventory within 10 minutes. If it’s still missing after 30 minutes, check that your accounts are linked.
- Claim your rewardClick Claim in Twitch’s Drops Inventory.
- Wait up to 10 minutesThe item will appear in your Steam inventory.
- Still missing after 30 minutes?Check the Facepunch Drops page to make sure Steam is linked, then click Check for Missing Drops.
According to Facepunch, this kind of delay usually means Steam wasn’t linked when you earned the Drops. The Check for Missing Drops button is also for players who earned Drops before buying Rust. After you buy the game, link your accounts and run the check. You have 180 days to do this before the rewards expire. They won’t arrive automatically after you buy Rust.
How to open a reward crate
Crates are Steam items that contain a random Rust item or skin. To open one, launch Rust, go to Inventory in the main menu, select the crate, and click the open button.
Drops on Kick and at tournaments
Since November 2025, Rust Drops have also been available on Kick. Rust was the first game to offer Drops on the platform. To link your accounts for Kick, go to kick.facepunch.com.
- The first Kick event ran from November 13–23, 2025. Rewards included KICK Hazmat and streamer skins. The second event, Kick Off 2, ran from June 11–21, 2026.
- Drops were also available during Twitch Rivals Team Battle VI, which ran from December 8–12, 2025, with 150 streamers taking part.
- In July 2026, a charity campaign offered 5 Drops for watching any Rust stream. New rewards unlocked as donations came in.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get Twitch Drops in Rust?
Link Twitch and Steam on the official Facepunch page, then watch an eligible stream marked Drops Enabled. Watch for the time required by the reward, then click Claim on Twitch.
Why haven’t my Rust Drops arrived?
Make sure you clicked Claim. Delivery to Steam can take up to 10 minutes. If the item still hasn’t arrived after 30 minutes, check that your Steam account is linked and click Check for Missing Drops on the Facepunch page.
Do you need Twitch Prime for Rust Drops?
No, you don’t need Twitch Prime. You need linked Twitch and Steam accounts, Rust in your Steam library, and enough watch time to meet the requirement.
Can I watch several streams at once to earn Drops?
You can open several streams, but only one channel’s watch time counts at a time. It won’t help you earn rewards faster.
How long do Drops last if you don’t own Rust yet?
Drops you claimed (clicked Claim) before buying Rust can still be collected after purchase if no more than 180 days have passed since you clicked Claim. After that, they expire. Once you’ve bought Rust, link your accounts and click Check for Missing Drops. The rewards won’t appear in Steam automatically.
