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

Get ready, *God of War Ragnarök* players! Sony and Santa Monica Studio are unleashing the Dark Odyssey collection, a free update arriving next week, March 20th, boasting a suite of in-game cosmetic items inspired by one of the franchise's most iconic outfits. This update is part of Sony's broader celebration of the *God of War* franchise's 20th anniversary, detailed in a recent PlayStation Blog post.

The Dark Odyssey collection features a sleek black-and-gold aesthetic, giving Kratos, Atreus, and Freya stunning new looks. The update includes cosmetic sets for all three characters, along with matching appearances and attachments for various weapons and shields. The highlight? A Kratos appearance and armor set directly inspired by the God Mode reward from *God of War II*—a highly sought-after cosmetic for many fans. This content can be claimed from any Lost Items chest in the main game or instantly within Ragnarök's Valhalla mode.

A significant addition is the ability to customize Kratos' weapon appearances independently of their abilities, a feature long requested by players.

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

Beyond the Dark Odyssey collection, Sony's 20th-anniversary celebration includes a wealth of activities, such as downloadable social media assets (here), an art showcase in collaboration with Los Angeles' Gallery Nucleus, new merchandise, sales, and multiple vinyl releases spanning the franchise's history. Santa Monica Studio expressed their gratitude to fans for their continued support over the past two decades.

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To further celebrate the *God of War* legacy, check out the upcoming PlayStation symphony world tour launching next month (link), and read about why the next *God of War* title needs to maintain its creative edge (link).