If you pre-ordered your copy of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you’re in for a treat with some exclusive goodies to claim early in the game. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to redeem your pre-order bonuses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
How to Start Thrown to the Dogs in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
To kick things off, if you've pre-ordered Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you'll have access to a special quest called Thrown to the Dogs. This quest becomes available as soon as you gain control of Naoe and enter the open-world for the first time.
- Follow the Quest Marker: Navigate to the quest marker on your in-game map, which will lead you to a dog.
- Track the Dog: Follow the dog to a nearby farm.
- Find the Key: Search for a key hidden underneath a house. Look for a small crawlspace at the bottom of the house; Naoe can go prone and crawl inside to retrieve it.
- Return to the Grave: Head back to the grave site where you first found the dog.
- Complete the Quest: After returning the key, you'll befriend the dog, marking the quest as completed.
If you're struggling to find the key, remember to check the crawlspace carefully—it's easy to overlook but crucial for progressing.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preorder Bonuses
Upon successfully completing Thrown to the Dogs, you'll unlock your pre-order bonuses, which include:
- Tsuki-maru as a Pet: Add Tsuki-maru to your Hideout. While it doesn’t offer any functional benefits, it's undeniably cute.
- 1,000 XP: This substantial amount of XP early in the game can be a significant boost, providing you with a few Mastery Points to experiment with. However, remember that you'll need to rank up your Knowledge to unlock more skills.
While the bonuses might seem modest, the extra XP is a valuable asset in the early stages of Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
And that’s how you redeem your pre-order bonuses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including what happens if you climb the torii gate and a comprehensive list of all main quests, be sure to check out The Escapist.
