If you pre-ordered your copy of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you'll have some exciting goodies to claim at the start of the game. Here's a detailed 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 begin, once you've pre-ordered Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you'll unlock a unique quest called "Thrown to the Dogs." This quest becomes available as soon as you take control of Naoe and gain access to the open world for the first time.
To complete this quest:
- Follow the Quest Marker: Locate the quest marker on your map, which will lead you to a dog. Follow the dog to a nearby farm.
- Find the Key: At the farm, search for a key hidden underneath a house. Look for a small crawlspace at the bottom of the house where Naoe can go prone and crawl to retrieve the key. This might be easy to miss, so pay close attention.
- Return to the Grave Site: Once you have the key, return to the grave site where you initially found the dog.
- Complete the Quest: After returning the key, you'll befriend the dog, marking the quest as completed.
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 at the Hideout: While Tsuki-maru doesn't serve any practical function, it adds a charming touch to your Hideout.
- 1,000 XP: This is a significant amount of XP for the early stages of the game, providing you with several Mastery Points. These points can be used to enhance your skills, although you'll need to rank up your Knowledge to unlock more abilities.
While the bonuses might seem modest, the 1,000 XP can give you a head start in the game, and having Tsuki-maru as a pet can add a delightful aesthetic to your base.
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 when you climb the torii gate and a comprehensive list of all main quests, be sure to visit The Escapist.
