If you pre-ordered your copy of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you'll have some exciting goodies to claim early in 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 kick things off, if you've pre-ordered Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you'll have access to a unique quest called "Thrown to the Dogs." This quest becomes available once you gain control of Naoe and can explore the open world for the first time.
To start the quest, simply follow the quest marker on your map, which will lead you to a dog. Follow the dog to a farm where your next task is to find a key hidden underneath a house. After locating the key, return to the grave site where you first met the dog. Completing this task will allow you to befriend the dog, marking the quest as completed.
If you struggle to find the key, keep an eye out for a small crawlspace at the bottom of the house. Naoe can go prone and crawl inside to retrieve the key. It's a bit tricky, so don't be discouraged if it takes a moment to spot.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preorder Bonuses
Upon successfully completing the "Thrown to the Dogs" quest, you'll be rewarded with your pre-order bonuses, which include:
- Tsuki-maru as a pet at the Hideout
- 1,000 XP
While the bonuses might seem modest, they're valuable in their own way. Tsuki-maru adds a charming touch to your Hideout, and the 1,000 XP boost is significant in the early stages of the game. This extra XP can translate into a few Mastery Points, allowing you to experiment with different skills as you rank up your Knowledge and unlock more abilities.
And that’s how you can 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 list of all main quests, be sure to check out The Escapist.
