God of War Ragnarok Marks 20th Anniversary with Dark Odyssey Cosmetic Update Next Week

Sony and the acclaimed game developer Santa Monica Studio have unveiled the highly anticipated Dark Odyssey collection, an exciting update for God of War Ragnarök set to launch next week. This update introduces a range of in-game equipment inspired by one of the franchise's most iconic outfits, enhancing the gaming experience for players on both PlayStation 5 and PC.

The details of this update and other celebratory plans for the 20th anniversary of the God of War series were shared through a comprehensive PlayStation.Blog post. The Dark Odyssey collection is the centerpiece of this update, offering a free array of cosmetic enhancements for all God of War Ragnarök owners, scheduled to roll out on March 20.

The collection boasts a sleek, black-and-gold aesthetic that promises to elevate the visual appeal of Kratos and his companions as they navigate the realms of Norse mythology. Alongside Kratos, both Atreus and Freya will receive their own unique cosmetic sets. Additionally, the update includes various new appearances for the player's shields and weapons, ensuring a comprehensive refresh of the game's visual elements.

The highlight of the Dark Odyssey collection is undoubtedly the new appearance and armor set for Kratos, inspired by a legendary skin from God of War 2 that was previously exclusive to those who conquered the game on God Mode difficulty. Players can access this coveted content from any Lost Items chest in the base game or directly in the roguelike Valhalla mode post-update. Moreover, the update will introduce the long-awaited feature allowing players to customize Kratos' weapons' appearances 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

Since its release in late 2022, God of War Ragnarök has continued to evolve, and this update is just one part of Sony's extensive celebration of the series' 20-year legacy. In addition to the Dark Odyssey collection, fans can look forward to a variety of activities and offers, including downloadable social media assets (available here), an art showcase in collaboration with Los Angeles' Gallery Nucleus, new merchandise, sales, and multiple vinyl releases covering the franchise's history.

Santa Monica Studio expressed their gratitude to the fans, 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 those interested in further celebrating 20 years of God of War, an upcoming PlayStation symphony world tour is set to commence next month (more information here). Additionally, insights into why the next installment in the series should continue to push creative boundaries can be found here.