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

Sony, in collaboration with Santa Monica Studio, has unveiled the exciting *Dark Odyssey* collection, an upcoming update for *God of War Ragnarök* set to launch next week. This update introduces a suite of in-game equipment themed around one of the franchise's most iconic outfits, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the God of War series.

Detailed in a recent PlayStation.Blog post, the *Dark Odyssey* collection is a highlight of Sony's anniversary plans, offering a free update for all *God of War Ragnarök* players on PlayStation 5 and PC, available from March 20. The collection boasts a sleek, black-and-gold aesthetic that promises to elevate the visual appeal of Kratos and his companions as they navigate the realms of Norse mythology. Both Atreus and Freya will receive their own unique cosmetic sets, alongside a variety of shields and weapons that will sport the new look.

The centerpiece of the *Dark Odyssey* update is a stunning armor set and appearance for Kratos, reminiscent of a legendary skin from *God of War 2*, previously exclusive to those who conquered the game on God Mode. This coveted set can be claimed from any Lost Items chest in the base game or instantly in the roguelike Valhalla mode post-update. Additionally, the update will introduce the much-anticipated feature allowing players to customize the appearance of Kratos' weapons without impacting their abilities.

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 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 series, and the *Dark Odyssey* update is just one part of Sony's comprehensive celebration of the franchise's 20-year legacy. Fans can look forward to a range of activities and offers, including downloadable social media assets (available here), an art showcase in collaboration with Los Angeles' Gallery Nucleus, new merchandise, sales, and vinyl releases covering the history of the series.

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 more ways to celebrate 20 years of God of War, consider attending the upcoming PlayStation symphony world tour (details here) and exploring insights on why the next God of War title should continue the series' tradition of creativity (read more here).