Twitch Drops: How They Work

Watch HEAT streams on Twitch and earn in-game rewards. Here is how to set it up.

Twitch Drops are in-game rewards you earn by watching live streams of WoT: HEAT on Twitch. To receive them, you link your Twitch account to your Wargaming account, then watch eligible streams. When a Drop unlocks, you claim it on Twitch and the reward lands in HEAT.

Set this up once, and every future Drops campaign will work for you automatically.

Direct Drops vs Mission Drops

HEAT runs two kinds of Twitch Drops. Both reward watching, but they hand the reward to you differently.

  1. You watch for the required time.

  2. The Drop unlocks.

  3. You claim it on Twitch.

  4. The reward lands in your HEAT account.

  1. You watch for the required time.

  2. You claim the mission on Twitch.

  3. The mission unlocks in-game.

  4. Complete it, and the reward lands in your account.

Link your Twitch account

Link your Twitch account once, and you are set for every future Twitch Drops campaign. The flow depends on how you play. Pick yours below, and follow the steps.

Select your platform

Wargaming Game Center
Game Center
Steam
Steam
PlayStation
PlayStation 5
Xbox
Xbox Series X|S

How to earn and claim a Drop

Once your accounts are linked, the earn flow is the same on every platform.

  1. Go to a live stream in the WoT: HEAT category on Twitch.

    WoT: HEAT category page on Twitch showing live streams
  2. Watch. Your Drop progress shows on the stream and in your Twitch inventory.

    Twitch inventory showing a HEAT Drop in progress
  3. When the Drop unlocks, click Claim on Twitch.

    Twitch Claim Now popup followed by Claimed confirmation
  4. Open HEAT. Direct Drop rewards land in your inventory. Mission Drops add a mission to your in-game mission list.

A few things worth knowing before you start watching:

  • Drops only count on live broadcasts in the WoT: HEAT category. VODs, reruns, and rewatches do not count.
  • You can switch between eligible streams. Progress carries.
  • If you are already in a battle when you claim, finish out and relog. The reward will be in your inventory after the next sign-in.
  • You have a limited window to claim a Drop after it unlocks (typically up to seven days after the campaign ends). Claim soon rather than later.
  • Keep the stream in an active, unmuted browser tab. Modern browsers can throttle or pause video playback in background or muted tabs. If the stream pauses, your progress stops too.

Mission Drops show up in your Available Missions list with a "Twitch Drop" label, so they are easy to spot. If a Mission Drop is tied to a specific agent or tank, you may need to adjust your mission filter to see it. The mission is there even if you do not own that agent or tank yet.

Each campaign promo article tells you the details and reward of the Mission Drop so you know what to look for in your mission list. Complete the mission, and the reward lands the same way any mission reward does.

HEAT mission list entry labelled 'Twitch Drop, Week 1: Play 3 battles with the M1E1', 0 of 3 progress, 15000 reward

FAQ

I claimed a Drop on Twitch, but nothing appeared in HEAT. What now?

If you claimed a Direct Drop and you were already in-game, sign out and back in. The reward arrives at the next sign-in. If you claimed a Mission Drop, check your in-game mission list for a mission matching the details in the campaign article. If the reward still has not arrived after a relog, contact Wargaming Player Support with the date, the campaign, and the Twitch account you claimed from.

Do VODs, reruns, or recordings count?

No. Only live broadcasts in the WoT: HEAT category count toward Drop progress.

Can I switch streams while I watch?

Yes. Progress carries across eligible HEAT streams. You do not need to stick with one channel.

I claimed my Mission Drop but I can't find the mission in HEAT. What now?

Open your mission list and check Available Missions. Mission Drops carry a "Twitch Drop" label. If the Drop is tied to a specific agent or tank and you can't see it, change your mission filter or select the agent or tank in question. The mission is there whether or not you own it yet.

How do I unlink and re-link my Twitch account?

In Wargaming Account Management, find the Twitch card under your linked social profiles and disconnect it. Then run through the link flow above again from scratch. You can also disconnect on the Twitch side, under Settings > Connections. Either side counts as a disconnect.

Can I earn Drops on the Twitch app on my console or smart TV?

No. Twitch Drops only work on the Twitch mobile app (Android and iOS) and on twitch.tv in a desktop or laptop web browser. The Twitch apps on Xbox, PlayStation, and smart TVs do not support Drops.

How long do I have to claim a Drop after I earn it?

Claim windows are set per campaign by Twitch, typically up to seven days after the campaign ends. Claim as soon as the Drop unlocks rather than waiting. Once the window closes, the Drop is gone.

Where can I watch HEAT streams?

Open Twitch and head to the WoT: HEAT category. Any live stream there is eligible, as long as the streamer has Drops enabled.

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