Redeem Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preorder Bonuses: A Guide

If you pre-ordered your copy of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you’ll have some exciting goodies to claim at the start of your journey. 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

First off, if you pre-ordered *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you’ll have access to 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 begin, follow the quest marker on your map to locate a dog. Follow the dog to a nearby farm where you'll need to search for a key hidden underneath a house. Once you find the key, return to the grave site where you initially met the dog. After completing these steps, you'll befriend the dog, and the quest will be marked as completed.

If you’re struggling to find the key, look for a small crawlspace at the bottom of the house. Naoe can go prone and crawl inside to retrieve the key. This can be easy to miss, so keep an eye out for it.

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
• 1,000 XP

While the bonuses might seem modest at first glance, they can be quite beneficial early on. Tsuki-maru adds a charming companion to your Hideout, enhancing the atmosphere. Meanwhile, the 1,000 XP you receive is significant for the early stages of the game, providing you with a few Mastery Points to experiment with. Remember, though, you'll need to rank up your Knowledge to unlock more skills, but these rewards are a nice boost to start with.

That’s all you need to know to 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.