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

Sony and Santa Monica Studio are thrilled to announce the Dark Odyssey collection, a free update for God of War Ragnarök arriving next week. This update features in-game equipment themed after one of the franchise's most iconic outfits.

Detailed in a recent PlayStation Blog post, the Dark Odyssey collection is a major highlight of Sony's God of War 20th-anniversary celebrations. Available for free on PlayStation 5 and PC starting March 20th, it offers a stunning array of cosmetic items for all God of War Ragnarök owners.

The entire collection boasts a sleek black-and-gold aesthetic, giving Kratos, Atreus, and Freya a stylish new look as they continue their adventures through Norse mythology. The update includes cosmetic sets for all three characters, as well as numerous shields and weapons.

The star of the show is undoubtedly Kratos's Dark Odyssey appearance and armor set, a recreation of a skin previously only obtainable by completing God of War II on God Mode. Players can acquire these items from any Lost Items chest in the main game or directly in Ragnarök's Valhalla mode after the update. This update also introduces the highly anticipated ability to customize Kratos' weapon appearances without affecting their stats.

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, released in late 2022, is celebrating its place in the franchise's 20-year history with more than just this update. Sony's celebrations include social media assets (downloadable here), an art showcase in collaboration with Los Angeles' Gallery Nucleus, new merchandise, sales, multiple vinyl releases, and much more.

"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," the studio stated.

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To further commemorate 20 years of God of War, check out the upcoming PlayStation symphony world tour launching next month, and read about why the next God of War title needs to maintain the series' creative spirit here.