Sony and game developer Santa Monica Studio have unveiled the Dark Odyssey collection, an exciting update for God of War Ragnarök that will be available to players next week. This update brings a variety of in-game equipment themed around one of the franchise's most iconic outfits.
In a detailed PlayStation.Blog post, Sony shared their plans for celebrating the 20th anniversary of God of War. The Dark Odyssey collection is a highlight, offering a range of cosmetic items for all God of War Ragnarök players on PlayStation 5 and PC. This free update will roll out on March 20.
The Dark Odyssey collection boasts a sleek, black-and-gold aesthetic, enhancing the visual appeal of Kratos and his companions as they navigate through Norse mythology. Both Atreus and Freya will receive their own unique cosmetic sets, along with a variety of customizable shields and weapons.
The centerpiece of the update is the Dark Odyssey appearance and armor set for Kratos, inspired by a skin originally exclusive to players who conquered God of War 2 on God Mode difficulty. This highly coveted set can be claimed from any Lost Items chest in the base game or directly in the roguelike Valhalla mode of God of War Ragnarök once the update is live. Additionally, the update introduces the long-awaited feature to customize Kratos' weapons' appearance 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 was released in late 2022, and while this update is a significant milestone, Sony has planned a comprehensive celebration for 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, multiple vinyl releases covering the franchise's history, and more.
Santa Monica Studio expressed their gratitude to 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 on how to celebrate 20 years of God of War, check out an upcoming PlayStation symphony world tour that kicks off next month. You can also read about why we think the next God of War title needs to be just as creative as the ones that came before it.
