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 host of in-game equipment themed around one of the franchise's most iconic outfits, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the God of War series.
In a detailed PlayStation.Blog post, Sony shared their plans for the anniversary, with the Dark Odyssey update being the highlight for God of War Ragnarök players on PlayStation 5 and PC. This free update, scheduled for March 20, introduces a sleek black-and-gold aesthetic to the game. Players can enjoy new cosmetic sets for Kratos, Atreus, and Freya, along with refreshed appearances for various shields and weapons.
The centerpiece of the Dark Odyssey collection is a special appearance and armor set for Kratos, reminiscent of a skin originally awarded to players who conquered God of War 2 on God Mode difficulty. This coveted set, including the Dark Odyssey Breastplate, Bracers, and Belt, can be claimed from any Lost Items chest in the base game or directly in the roguelike Valhalla mode post-update. Additionally, the update allows players 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 Start Shield [Appearance]
- Dark Odyssey Onslaught Shield [Appearance]
- Dark Odyssey Spartan Aspis Shield [Appearance]
- Dark Odyssey Rönd
God of War Ragnarök, which launched in late 2022, is just one part of Sony's extensive 20th-anniversary celebration for the God of War series. Fans can also look forward to a variety of other activities and offers, including downloadable social media assets, an art showcase in collaboration with Los Angeles' Gallery Nucleus, new merchandise, sales, and multiple 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 more ways to celebrate 20 years of God of War, fans can look forward to an upcoming PlayStation symphony world tour starting next month. Additionally, there's insightful reading on why the next installment in the God of War series should continue to innovate and push creative boundaries.
