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

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

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

The Dark Odyssey collection boasts a sleek black-and-gold aesthetic, giving Kratos, Atreus, and Freya stylish new looks. The update includes cosmetic sets for all three characters, as well as for various shields and weapons.

A standout feature is Kratos's Dark Odyssey appearance and armor set, a recreation of an outfit originally only obtainable by beating God of War II on God Mode. Players can acquire this content from any Lost Items chest in the base game or directly in Ragnarök's Valhalla mode after the update. The patch also introduces the ability to customize Kratos' weapon appearances without affecting 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's release in late 2022 marked only the beginning of the celebration of the series' 20th anniversary. Sony's plans include various activities and offerings, including social media assets (downloadable here), an art showcase in collaboration with Los Angeles’ Gallery Nucleus, new merchandise, sales, multiple vinyl releases, and 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 God of War's 20th anniversary, 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.