ARC Raiders Frozen Trail Twitch Drops: How to Unlock Free Backpack Rewards
Embark Studios has unleashed its massive Frozen Trail 2.0 update for ARC Raiders, introducing the harsh snowstorms of Pendola Pass alongside an accessible free-to-play weekend. Alongside fresh survival mechanics and sub-zero combat challenges, players can expand their cosmetic collection through an official Twitch Drops campaign running throughout the launch window.
All ARC Raiders Frozen Trail Twitch Drops and Watch Time Requirements
During the event, viewers can claim two distinctive backpack attachments to personalize their raider loadout. These items are strictly cosmetic accessories and do not provide any gameplay advantage or extraction bonus in combat.
| Cosmetic Reward | Watch Requirement | Availability Window |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Respirator Backpack Attachment | Watch 60 Minutes (1 Hour) | October 8 to November 4, 2026 |
| Mailbox Backpack Attachment | Watch 120 Minutes (2 Hours Total) | October 8 to November 4, 2026 |
Completing both unlocks requires just two total hours of watch time. Because the event spans almost a full month, players have plenty of time to catch their favorite content creators across the ARC Raiders directory.
How to Link Your Embark Account and Claim Twitch Drops
Before any watch time will count toward your rewards, your Twitch profile and game account must be properly synchronized through Embark's identity platform. Any minutes watched prior to completing this setup will not register toward your drop progression.
Follow these steps to ensure your profiles are ready:
- Log into Embark ID: Navigate to the official portal at id.embark.games and sign in with your account credentials.
- Connect Your Platforms: Head to the "Connected platforms" tab. Link your Twitch account, and ensure your active gaming system (Steam on PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X|S) is linked as well.
- Watch Eligible Streams: Tune into any live broadcast in the ARC Raiders category featuring the "Drops Enabled" tag.
- Claim in Twitch Inventory: As you cross each hourly milestone, visit your Twitch Drops Inventory (twitch.tv/drops/inventory) and click "Claim". Your new cosmetics will automatically appear in your in-game customization locker upon next login.
Free Weekend and Winter Warfare in Pendola Pass
The campaign coincides with ARC Raiders opening up for a dedicated free-to-play weekend, giving prospective raiders an uninhibited look at the new alpine map, updated enemy machine variants, and overhauled environmental hazard systems.
The official Frozen Trail launch trailer showcases the intense winter survival mechanics introduced in update 2.0.
Whether you are exploring Pendola Pass for the first time during the trial or already grinding higher-tier extractions, you have until November 4, 2026 to add both the Oxygen Respirator and Mailbox attachments to your permanent collection.
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