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

Sony and game developer Santa Monica Studio have unveiled the highly anticipated Dark Odyssey collection, a free update for God of War Ragnarök that will be available to players starting March 20. This update celebrates the 20th anniversary of the God of War franchise and includes a variety of in-game cosmetic items themed around one of the series' most iconic outfits.

In a detailed PlayStation.Blog post, Sony outlined the extensive range of content coming with the Dark Odyssey update, which is set to enhance the experience for all God of War Ragnarök players on PlayStation 5 and PC. The update features a sleek black-and-gold aesthetic, designed to make Kratos and his companions look more formidable as they navigate the realms of Norse mythology.

Atreus and Freya are not left out, receiving their own unique cosmetic sets alongside a range of customizable shields and weapons for players. The highlight of the Dark Odyssey collection is undoubtedly the armor set and appearance for Kratos, which pays homage to a skin from God of War 2 that was previously exclusive to those who conquered the game on God Mode difficulty.

Players can unlock this coveted content by accessing any Lost Items chest in the base game or directly through the roguelike Valhalla mode once the update is live. Additionally, the update introduces the much-requested feature to customize the appearance of Kratos' weapons without altering 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 history. Sony's celebration of the series' 20th anniversary extends beyond the Dark Odyssey update, offering a range of activities and promotions. Fans can enjoy a collection of social media assets available for download here, an art showcase in collaboration with Los Angeles’ Gallery Nucleus, new merchandise, sales, and multiple vinyl releases chronicling the franchise's journey.

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 the 20th anniversary of God of War, an upcoming PlayStation symphony world tour is set to commence next month. Additionally, insights on the future direction of the series can be found in an article discussing the creativity needed for the next installment.