God of War Ragnarok Celebrates Franchise's 20-Year Anniversary With Dark Odyssey Cosmetic Update Next Week

Sony and game developer Santa Monica Studio have unveiled the Dark Odyssey collection, an exciting new update for God of War Ragnarök set to launch next week. This update, part of the franchise's 20th-anniversary celebration, brings a host of in-game equipment themed after one of the most iconic outfits from the series.

In a detailed PlayStation.Blog post, Sony has outlined all the elements of their anniversary plans, with Dark Odyssey taking center stage. This free update, scheduled for March 20, will be available to all God of War Ragnarök players on both PlayStation 5 and PC. The collection is characterized by its sleek black-and-gold aesthetic, promising to enhance the visual appeal of Kratos and his companions as they navigate Norse mythology.

Alongside Kratos, both Atreus and Freya will receive new cosmetic sets. Additionally, players can look forward to customized appearances for a variety of shields and weapons. The highlight of the Dark Odyssey collection is undoubtedly the armor set and appearance for Kratos, reminiscent of a skin that was previously exclusive to players who completed God of War 2 on God Mode difficulty. This coveted set can be claimed from any Lost Items chest in the base game or directly in the roguelike Valhalla mode upon the update's release. Furthermore, the update will introduce the much-anticipated feature 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

God of War Ragnarök, released in late 2022, is just one part of Sony’s broader celebration of the franchise's 20-year history. The anniversary festivities include a variety of other activities and offers, such as downloadable social media assets available here, an art showcase through a collaboration with Los Angeles’ Gallery Nucleus, new merchandise, sales, and multiple vinyl releases that cover the franchise's rich 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 begin next month, details of which can be found here. Additionally, you can delve into why we believe the next God of War title should continue to push the boundaries of creativity.