Redeem Preorder Bonuses for Assassin’s Creed Shadows: A Guide

If you pre-ordered Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you're in for a small but welcome surprise early in the game. Here's how to claim your pre-order bonuses and make the most of them.

How to Start "Thrown to the Dogs" in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

One of the first opportunities to engage with your pre-order content comes in the form of a side quest titled Thrown to the Dogs. This mission becomes available once you gain control of Naoe and enter the open world for the first time.

To begin, simply follow the quest marker on your map. It will lead you to a dog located near a farm area. Once there, your objective is to locate a hidden key beneath a nearby house. After retrieving it, return to the grave site where the dog was originally found. Completing this sequence officially earns you the dog's friendship—and unlocks your pre-order rewards.

If you’re struggling to find the key, keep an eye out for a small crawlspace under the house. Naoe can go prone and crawl inside to collect it. The entrance isn’t always obvious, so take your time scouting the area if you don’t see it right away.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Preorder Bonuses

Once you complete Thrown to the Dogs, you’ll receive the following pre-order rewards:

• Tsuki-maru as a pet at the Hideout
• 1,000 XP

Now, while these rewards might seem modest at first glance, they do offer some value. Tsuki-maru may not have any functional purpose beyond being a charming companion in your Hideout, but the 1,000 XP boost can be quite impactful early on. It should grant you a few extra Mastery Points, helping you progress slightly faster through your initial skill tree—though bear in mind that you still need to level up your Knowledge to unlock new abilities.

That’s all you need to know about claiming your pre-order bonuses in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Make sure to complete the quest to get your rewards and enjoy a bit of extra XP to kickstart your journey.

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