From February 5th to February 15th, 2026, a major Twitch Drops event for Rust— Round 48: Homebrewed 4.0 —is running. During this event, you can earn exclusive items and skins simply by watching Rust streams on Twitch! This is a limited-time event, so it's important to know how it works and how to avoid missing out on rewards.
? What are Twitch Drops?
Twitch Drops is a system that allows you to earn in-game items in Rust by watching streams with drops enabled. All you need to do is link your accounts and watch streams with the appropriate tag.
To start receiving Drops, you need to:
- Have a Twitch account
- Have a Steam account that has Rust installed.
- Link your Twitch and Steam accounts on the official Twitch Drops Rust page
Broadcasts with drops are marked with the "Drops Enabled" tag. These are the streams you should watch.
⚙️ How to get drops: in detail
1. Link accounts
Go to the Twitch Drops page for Rust. Log in first through Twitch, then through Steam, and activate Drops . This is mandatory, otherwise you won't receive drops.
2. Watch streams
Once the accounts are linked, watch streams in the Rust category where drops are enabled. Progress is counted based on actual watch time.
If a streamer gives a special drop of their own, you should watch their broadcast specifically, and not any general one.
3. Track your progress and get
Once you've earned a portion of the drop, Twitch will show your progress. When the bar fills to 100%, click the Claim button. The item will then be sent to your Steam profile and will appear in Rust after your inventory refreshes.
Sometimes items may appear with a delay of up to ~10 minutes.
? Drops in Homebrewed 4.0
| Category | Image | Name | Viewing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General drops |  | Double Barrel Shotgun | 2 hours |
 | Wooden Door | 4 hours | |
 | Garage Door | 6 hours | |
 | Sheet Metal Double Door | 8 hours | |
| Streamer drops |  | Large Backpack (alpacasita) | 2 hours |
 | Assault Rifle (ferb/alexdieci) | 2 hours | |
 | Hunting Bow (a1dan8992/toonyx) | 2 hours | |
 | MP5A4 (R3crutaTV / LEDOO) | 2 hours | |
 | Thompson (xkevv) | 2 hours | |
 | Rocket Launcher (zbb__) | 2 hours |
? Tips and life hacks
- It's recommended to watch broadcasts in full-screen mode so that progress is accurately recorded.
- If your progress is frozen, try re-logging into Twitch or refreshing the page.
- If after claiming an item it doesn't appear in Rust, wait up to ~10 minutes; sometimes there's a delay before the data syncs.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need Twitch Prime?
No. A regular Twitch account and a Steam account with Rust installed are sufficient.
How long does it take to watch?
Each drop has its own time requirement: from ~2 hours for small items to ~8 hours for larger ones (like doors). The better the reward, the longer the viewing time.
Is it possible to watch multiple streams at the same time?
No—only one active broadcast is counted. Watching multiple broadcasts simultaneously is not allowed to speed up progress.
Is it possible to get a drop if the event has already ended?
No, after Homebrewed 4.0 ends, you can no longer officially obtain these items. These rare rewards become inactive.
? Result
Twitch Drops are a great chance to earn unique skins for free simply by watching your favorite Rust streamers. Just link your accounts, select a stream with drops, and keep an eye on your progress. These drops are available for a limited time only, so don't delay!
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