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Keys are a currency used to purchase premium items at the Exchange Store in Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows). See an interactive map of all keys that can be found in the open world, other ways to get keys, and where to use them.

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Keys Interactive Map

★ Click the Arrow button to minimize the left sidebar and see the full interactive map
★ Toggle the Full Screen Mapicon to expand the map.

Keys are indicated by a white icon. Use your observation to look at your surroundings when looking for keys.

How to Get Keys

Find Keys in the Open World

Find Keys in the Open World

Keys can be found scattered around the map. Players can pick them up as they come across them, netting them 30 Keys.

Level Up Projects to Obtain Keys

Level Up Projects to Obtain Keys

Projects are the battle pass system featured in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Complete Anomalies to gain Data Fragments which are experience points used to level up the battle pass.

How to Use Keys

Purchase Premium Items in the Exchange Store

Use Keys in the Exchange Store

Keys are a free currency that players can use at the Exchange Store. Combining keys found on the map with keys obtained through Anomalies can leave the player with enough currency to purchase several premium items for free.

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1 ZELDASBABYDADDY ZELDASBABYDADDY 8 months

pretty much everything is where its marked but this is not the final in game map and i found several keys that aren't even marked on this one

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