How to get Borderlands 4 Twitch Drops

The first batch of Borderlands 4 Twitch Drops are already upon us now that the game is live. Here’s how you can get your hands on the freebies, ranging from skins to brand-new weapons.

Six years removed from the last mainline entry and half that time since Tiny Tina’s spinoff adventure, we’re finally in the thick of it with Borderlands 4. With four new Vault Hunters, a massive open world to explore, and a seemingly infinite amount of weapons once again, there’s plenty to keep us entertained.

Of course, rocking the best skills and equipment is just one part of the equation, though. As every veteran Vault Hunter knows, looking the part can often be equally, if not more important. This is where Twitch Drops come in.

Three unique rewards are already available, and they can be yours just by tuning into your favorite streamers on Twitch.

First Borderlands 4 Twitch Drops

ECHO-4 Drone Skin

The very first Twitch Drop reward for Borderlands 4 is an appropriately purple skin for ECHO-4.

This handy drone is a new companion of sorts, following you on your travels. If you feel an urge to change your appearance, no matter where you are, that’s done through ECHO-4.

While the default appearance is grey with aquablue LEDs, this one gives the companion a spray of Twitchy purple paint.

Legendary Shotgun: Forsaken Chaos

Next up we have the first two Legendary Twitch Drops. First is the Forsaken Chaos Shotgun.

Gearbox

Legendary Sniper Rifle: Midnight Defiance

Then comes the second, a Legendary Sniper in the form of Midnight Defiance.

Gearbox

How to get the first Borderlands 4 Twitch Drops

All Borderlands 4 Twitch Drop rewards can be yours just by watching select channels for the right duration. Below is a quick breakdown:

• ECHO-4 Drone Skin: Watch any Twitch channel in the Borderlands 4 category for 20 minutes (Ends Sep 29).
• Forsaken Chaos: Watch any Twitch channel in the Borderlands 4 category for 2 hours (Ends Sep 30).
• Midnight Defiance: Watch any partnered Twitch streamer for 2 hours (Ends Sep 30).

Of course, you first need to ensure the right accounts are linked together in order to claim the Twitch Drop. More on that below.

After watching the streams, you’ll be able to claim the Twitch Drop in your rewards menu. From there, simply hop back into the game, and the cosmetic will be waiting for you in-game.

How to connect your SHiFT account to earn Twitch Drops

It’s crucial you connect your SHiFT account to your Twitch account before tuning in for the stream. It’s also vital you link the correct SHiFT account that’s tied to the platform you’ll be playing Borderlands 4 on.

With that information in mind, follow the steps below to link the accounts together and ensure you’re set up for all future Borderlands 4 Twitch Drops:

1. Sign into your SHiFT account here.
2. Select the ‘Gaming Platforms’ option.
3. Find the Twitch icon, then Sign In.
4. Your accounts will now be linked.

If you’ve done it right, all that’s left is to watch the streams mentioned above and the first Twitch Drops reward will be waiting for you in-game when Borderlands 4 launches.