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

Sony and game developer Santa Monica Studio have unveiled the exciting Dark Odyssey collection, an upcoming update for God of War Ragnarök that promises to bring a fresh look to the game. Scheduled to launch next week on March 20, this update is part of the celebrations for the God of War franchise's 20th anniversary, as detailed in a recent PlayStation.Blog post.

The Dark Odyssey update is set to dazzle players with its black-and-gold themed cosmetics, available for free to all God of War Ragnarök players on both PlayStation 5 and PC. This update not only enhances Kratos' appearance with a legendary armor set reminiscent of the iconic skin from God of War 2, but also offers new looks for companions Atreus and Freya, as well as for a variety of shields and weapons.

The highlight of the Dark Odyssey collection is undoubtedly the armor set for Kratos, which recalls the exclusive skin previously awarded to players who conquered God of War 2 on the challenging God Mode. Players can easily claim this new content from any Lost Items chest in the base game or directly in the roguelike Valhalla mode post-update. Additionally, this update will introduce the much-anticipated feature to customize Kratos' weapons' appearance without impacting their abilities.

God of War Ragnarök Dark Odyssey Update Screenshots

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Dark 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 franchise's history. To honor the series' 20-year journey, Sony has planned a variety of engaging activities and offers. Fans can look forward to social media assets available for download here, an art showcase in collaboration with Los Angeles’ Gallery Nucleus, new merchandise, sales, multiple vinyl releases covering the franchise's history, and more.

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 eager to immerse themselves further in the world of God of War, an upcoming PlayStation symphony world tour kicking off next month promises to be a spectacular celebration. Additionally, for insights on the future of the series, check out why we believe the next God of War title needs to be just as creative as its predecessors.