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

Sony and game developer Santa Monica Studio have unveiled the Dark Odyssey collection, an exciting update for God of War Ragnarök set to launch next week. This update brings a suite of in-game equipment inspired by one of the franchise's most iconic outfits, offering fans a fresh aesthetic experience.

In a detailed PlayStation.Blog post, Sony outlined the contents of the Dark Odyssey collection, which will be available to all God of War Ragnarök players on PlayStation 5 and PC as a free update on March 20. The collection boasts a sleek black-and-gold theme, enhancing the visual appeal of Kratos and his companions as they navigate through the realms of Norse mythology.

Alongside Kratos, both Atreus and Freya will receive their own unique cosmetic sets. The update also extends to a variety of shields and weapons, allowing players to customize their gear extensively. The highlight of the Dark Odyssey collection is undoubtedly the armor set and appearance for Kratos, reminiscent of a skin previously exclusive to those who conquered God of War 2 on God Mode difficulty. Players can access this content by opening any Lost Items chest in the base game or directly in the roguelike Valhalla mode of God of War Ragnarök after the update.

Moreover, the update introduces a much-requested feature: the ability to customize the appearance of Kratos' weapons without impacting their abilities, adding a new layer of personalization to the game.

God of War Ragnarok 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 Star Shield [Appearance]
• Dark Odyssey Onslaught Shield [Appearance]
• Dark Odyssey Spartan Aspis Shield [Appearance]
• Dark Odyssey Rönd

As God of War Ragnarök marks the series' 20th anniversary, Sony is pulling out all the stops to celebrate its legacy. Beyond the Dark Odyssey update, fans can look forward to a range of activities and offers. These include downloadable social media assets (available here), an art showcase through a collaboration with Los Angeles’ Gallery Nucleus, new merchandise, sales, and vinyl releases chronicling 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 further celebrations of 20 years of God of War, check out the upcoming PlayStation symphony world tour starting next month, and delve into why the next God of War title should maintain its creative edge.