"God of War Ragnarok Marks 20 Years with Dark Odyssey Cosmetic Update"

Sony and game developer Santa Monica Studio have unveiled the Dark Odyssey collection, an exciting update for God of War Ragnarök that will be available to players next week. This free update, launching on March 20, celebrates the 20th anniversary of the franchise and introduces a range of in-game equipment inspired by one of its most iconic outfits.

In a detailed post on the PlayStation.Blog, Sony outlined the various elements of their anniversary celebrations. The Dark Odyssey collection stands out, offering a stunning black-and-gold aesthetic for Kratos, Atreus, and Freya, along with a variety of shields and weapons. This update is accessible to all God of War Ragnarök players on both PlayStation 5 and PC.

The highlight of the Dark Odyssey collection is undoubtedly the Kratos appearance and armor set, reminiscent of a skin originally exclusive to those who conquered God of War 2 on God Mode difficulty. Players can acquire this coveted gear from any Lost Items chest in the base game or immediately in the roguelike Valhalla mode once the update is live. Additionally, the update introduces the ability to customize the appearance of Kratos’ weapons without affecting their abilities.

God of War Ragnarok Dark Odyssey Update Screenshots

8 ImagesDark Odyssey Armor & Appearance for Kratos

• Dark Odyssey Kratos Appearance
• Dark Odyssey Armor Set for Kratos (Dark Odyssey Breastplate, Dark Odyssey Bracers, Dark Odyssey Belt)

Dark Odyssey Companion Armor

• Dark Odyssey Vestment for Atreus
• Dark Odyssey Witch Frock for Freya

Dark Odyssey Weapon Appearances & Attachments

• Dark Odyssey Leviathan Axe [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Knob [Attachment]
• Dark Odyssey Blades of Chaos [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Handles [Attachment]
• Dark Odyssey Draupnir Spear [Appearance] & Dark Odyssey Hind [Attachment]

Dark Odyssey Shield Appearances & Rönd

• Dark Odyssey Guardian Shield [Appearance]
• Dark Odyssey Dauntless Shield [Appearance]
• Dark Odyssey Stone Wall Shield [Appearance]
• Dark Odyssey Shatter Start Shield [Appearance]
• Dark Odyssey Onslaught Shield [Appearance]
• Dark Odyssey Spartan Aspis Shield [Appearance]
• Dark Odyssey Rönd

God of War Ragnarök, which hit the shelves in late 2022, marks a significant milestone in the series' 20-year journey. Sony's anniversary celebrations extend beyond this update, offering a plethora of activities and promotions. Fans can enjoy downloadable social media assets (available here), an art showcase through a collaboration with Los Angeles’ Gallery Nucleus, new merchandise, sales, and various vinyl releases chronicling the franchise's history.

Santa Monica Studio expressed their gratitude, stating, "On behalf of everyone at Santa Monica Studio, we are immeasurably grateful to have had the chance to build the legacy of this series with and for you, the fans of God of War."

For more ways to celebrate 20 years of God of War, check out the upcoming PlayStation symphony world tour starting next month and read about why the next God of War title needs to be as creative as its predecessors.