Time to run for cover, the Twitch Drops are incoming! Better yet, take the hit, grab the moment, and take to the field in the Project ETHOS Community Playtest.
Twitch Drops Step-by-Step
STEP 1: ACTIVATE AND LINK
Go to the Twitch stream of any partner creator, navigate to the drop details page, and hit the “connect” button. You will need to either log into or create a 2K Account and link it to your Twitch Account.
STEP 2: WATCH AND CLAIM
Now just watch 30 minutes of that stream to complete the Drop. Twitch automatically tracks your progression in earning rewards, so once you fulfill the Drop requirement, you will receive a claim notification at the top of the Twitch navigation.
STEP 3: REGISTER AND GET YOUR KEY
Once you hit the “Claim” button, you can go to the Project ETHOS website and login to your 2K Account. From there, just complete your registration, subscribe to marketing, and collect your Steam Key!
STEP 4: DOWNLOAD AND PLAY
Head over to Steam, click the Games menu option at the top of the Steam client, choose Activate a Product, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Steam Key activation process and download the game.
FAQ
Q: What are Twitch Drops?
A: Twitch Drops are digital rewards given to people who tune in to specific Drop Enabled Twitch livestreams. By linking your Twitch account to your 2K Account, and watching participating livestreams on specific days for the specified time, you earn the applicable digital rewards.
Q: Who is eligible to earn the Playtest Access Twitch Drop?
A: Only players located in the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy who have a 2K Account with a linked Twitch account are eligible. If you don't have a Twitch account, you can sign up for one here. If you don't have a 2K Account, you can sign up for one here. When viewing Drop Enabled Twitch livestreams, be sure you are signed into the correct 2K Account on which you want to receive access. Limit of one redemption per Twitch account.
Q: When Will Twitch Drops Be Active?
A: Twitch Drops will start at the beginning of every Playtest and will be open until player targets are met for the Playtest or the Playtest ends, whichever is earlier. Twitch Drops may be turned back on again during the Playtest depending on how the Playtest develops.
Twitch Drops will start for the Project ETHOS Community Playtest on October 17, 2024 at 9 AM Pacific Time.
Q: What Streams will have Twitch Drops?
A: You can find a list of Project ETHOS partner creator channels here.
Q: How do I link my Twitch account to my 2K Account?
A: When logged into Twitch, go to any Drops Enabled Twitch livestream, navigate to the Drop details page, hit the “connect” button, and either log into or create a 2K Account to link it to your Twitch Account.
Alternatively, sign into portal.2k.com, navigate to “connections”, and click “connect” under the Twitch icon. Sign in using the Twitch account on which you will be watching the Drop Enabled livestreams. When viewing eligible streams, be sure you are signed in to the correct 2K Account on which you want to receive access.
Q: How do I know if I'm earning towards a Playtest Key?
A: On Drop-eligible streams, you'll see a “Drops enabled!” callout so you know you are officially watching and earning. As you watch eligible livestreams, you'll receive a Twitch notification for each Drop reward you earn. You can also check your Twitch Drops Inventory page to check your progress against any active Drops campaign.
Q: Where can I learn more?
A: Please visit the Twitch Drops Help page and Project ETHOS Playtest Registration webpage for more information.
Q: Can I sign up if I don't use Twitch?
A: Simply go to the Project ETHOS website, click the “Register” button, and complete the required steps. Once complete, you will be eligible for access to future playtest opportunities.
Please note that registration does not guarantee access.