Treasure Hunt Watch Challenge: Claim Free Minecraft Pets
The Treasure Hunt watch challenge lets you earn two exclusive pet companions just by tuning into Minecraft streams on TikTok or Twitch. Running September 4 through 13, 2026, this event rewards viewers with the Aqua Cool Fish and Amethyst Drone for Bedrock Edition.
How the Watch Challenge Works
Two platforms, two different pets, two different watch-time requirements. You can claim both if you meet each condition. Codes arrive on the platform where you watched, then head to Minecraft.net/redeem to unlock your companions.
TikTok: Aqua Cool Fish
Watch any Game Reward enabled Minecraft livestream on TikTok for at least 3 minutes while it's live. That's it. The Aqua Cool Fish is yours. A source notes this pet is "too cool for [a] school" - a fish pun that lands better than most dad jokes.
Twitch: Amethyst Drone
Over on Twitch, watch any Partner or Affiliate streaming in the Minecraft category for 5 minutes minimum. The stream must be live. Honestly, your reward: a dazzling Amethyst Drone that "rocks" according to the official announcement.
Redemption Details and Limits
Codes must be redeemed by September 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. No exceptions - "you snooze, you lose" as the announcement puts it. Each Microsoft account can claim one Aqua Cool Fish and one Amethyst Drone total. Bedrock Edition is required (sold separately).
What's Treasure Hunt Anyway
If you haven't tried the mode yet, Treasure Hunt drops up to 20 players into sprawling, ever-shifting mines racing for loot. Daily challenges, upgrades, and abilities keep each session fresh. The watch challenge pets give newcomers a leg up - or as the miners say, help you "rise to the challenge."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I claim both pets on the same Microsoft account?
Do VODs or replays count toward the watch time?
What happens if I miss the redemption deadline?
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