Escape from Tarkov New Year Twitch Drops Event 2024-2025: Rewards, Tasks, and Tips

The Escape from Tarkov New Year Twitch drops event is back! Battlestate Games is celebrating the holidays with some exclusive loot for players who tune into Twitch streams. If you’re gearing up to take advantage of these limited-time drops, here’s everything you need to know.

Event Details: When and Where

The Tarkov Twitch drops event runs from December 31, 2024, to January 4, 2025.

• Start Time: 8 AM ET / 1 PM GMT daily
• Duration: Each reward window lasts for 24 hours

During the event, Tarkov streamers will work together to complete daily tasks. If the goal is met, the next day’s loot drop will be upgraded. For example, the first task is to kill 3,500 PMCs across all participating streams.

 

 

Only streamers registered for the event can contribute to the tasks, so tune into those channels for a chance to earn the enhanced drops.

How to Claim Twitch Drops

To get started, you’ll need to own Escape from Tarkov and link your Twitch and Tarkov accounts. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Link Your Accounts

1. Log into the official Escape from Tarkov website.
2. Sign into your Twitch account.
3. From the menu, select "Link Twitch Account."

Step 2: Watch Participating Streams

• Tune into registered streamers with “drops enabled” during the event.
• Watch the stream to accumulate progress toward claiming rewards.

Twitch Drops Rewards

Here’s the loot you can earn from watching streams during the event:

• Armor-Piercing Ammunition: Stock up on rounds to help you shred enemy armor.
• Class 5 Armor & High-Quality Helmets: Protective gear to keep you alive longer.
• Military Electronics: Includes items like VPX, Virtex, Military Flash Drives, and Tank Batteries.
• Bitcoin: Always a hot commodity in Tarkov’s economy.
• New Weapons from Patch 0.16: Try out the latest additions to the arsenal.
• Graphics Cards: Perfect for upgrading your in-game hideout.

Pro tip: The longer you watch, the better your chances of scoring rare items like Class 5 Armor or Bitcoin.

Tips for the Event

• Check the Official Streamer List: Not all streamers are part of the event. Make sure you’re watching an eligible one.
• Set Reminders: Drops are time-sensitive, so don’t miss out by forgetting to tune in.
• Track Tasks: Keep an eye on the daily goals so you know what’s being unlocked for the next day.
• Redeem Quickly: Make sure to claim your rewards as soon as they drop to avoid losing them.

Why Participate?

This event is the perfect opportunity to load up on valuable items that will make your post-wipe experience smoother. Whether you’re stocking up on gear, upgrading your hideout, or just enjoying the grind, these drops give you a head start in Tarkov.