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

Sony and Santa Monica Studio have unveiled the Dark Odyssey collection, an exciting update for God of War Ragnarök set to launch next week. This update, themed around one of the franchise's most iconic outfits, promises to enhance your gameplay with a stunning array of in-game equipment.

Sony has shared all the details about the God of War 20th anniversary celebrations in a PlayStation.Blog post. The Dark Odyssey update, available free of charge starting March 20, is the highlight, offering a wealth of cosmetic items for all God of War Ragnarök players on PlayStation 5 and PC.

The collection boasts a sleek black-and-gold aesthetic, ensuring that Kratos and his companions will look their best as they navigate the realms of Norse mythology. Alongside Kratos, both Atreus and Freya receive their own unique cosmetic sets. Additionally, a variety of shields and weapons will also get the Dark Odyssey treatment.

The centerpiece of this update is undoubtedly the Dark Odyssey armor and appearance set for Kratos, reminiscent of a skin that was once a reward for completing God of War 2 on God Mode difficulty. Players can obtain this coveted content by opening any Lost Items chest in the base game or directly in the roguelike Valhalla mode of God of War Ragnarök post-update. Furthermore, this patch introduces the much-awaited feature to customize Kratos' weapons' appearances without impacting 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, marks a significant milestone in the franchise's 20-year journey. To honor this legacy, Sony has planned a range of activities and offers for fans, including downloadable social media assets available here, an art showcase in collaboration with Los Angeles' Gallery Nucleus, new merchandise, sales, and vinyl releases spanning the franchise's history.

Santa Monica Studio expressed their gratitude, saying, "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, keep an eye out for the upcoming PlayStation symphony world tour starting next month. Additionally, delve into discussions on why the next God of War title needs to maintain its creative edge.