A direct free-reward reference for the Season 9.5 mission event and current Twitch Drops.
The Punisher's Sandstorm Soldier costume is the free Creed of Akabba mission reward. The event also includes optional Premium rewards that can be bought with Units.
Creed of Akabba reward boundary
The official patch notes identify mission completion as the route to Sandstorm Soldier. They do not say the Premium track is required for that costume. Check each mission inside the live event for its objective instead of treating paid rewards as a prerequisite.
Current Twitch Drops
The Season 9.5 drop round includes Elsa Bloodstone's Will of Galacta costume and related bundle content. The published window runs from August 7 at 12:00 UTC through September 4 at 09:00 UTC.
Account linking and watch-time progress should be confirmed in the live Twitch Drops campaign interface because the patch notes name the rewards and window but do not publish every claim step.
For the complete season package, return to the Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 hub.
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Is Sandstorm Soldier free?
Yes. Complete Creed of Akabba missions to earn The Punisher's Sandstorm Soldier costume.
When do Season 9.5 Twitch Drops end?
The current Elsa Bloodstone drop window ends September 4, 2026 at 09:00 UTC.
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