Start Thrown to the Dogs quest at Tennoji Temple
Players who pre-ordered Assassin's Creed Shadows can claim a bonus by completing the "Thrown to the Dogs" quest. This side quest is short but essential for receiving the rewards. To start, you must first finish the prologue and unlock the hideout system. The quest is located at a gravesite on a hill west of Tennoji Temple in Izumi Settsu, east of Osaka. At the gravesite, you'll find an injured dog named Tsuki-maru. Interacting with the dog begins the quest. You’ll then follow the dog to a nearby farm, find a key under a house, and return to the gravesite. The entire process takes about five to ten minutes. Upon completing the quest, you'll receive Tsuki-maru as a pet and 1,000 experience points. However, it's important to note that pets in Shadows do not roam around. Instead, they stay in one spot at your hideout, serving mainly as decorations.