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 update for God of War Ragnarök arriving next week. This update features in-game equipment themed after one of the franchise's most iconic outfits, a stylish black-and-gold aesthetic. The update, detailed in a PlayStation Blog post, is a key part of the God of War 20th-anniversary celebrations.

Available for both PlayStation 5 and PC players, Dark Odyssey offers cosmetic enhancements for Kratos, Atreus, and Freya, along with various weapons and shields. The highlight is a Kratos appearance and armor set reminiscent of a God Mode reward from God of War II. Players can acquire this content from any Lost Items chest in the main game or directly in Ragnarök's Valhalla mode.

A significant addition is the ability to customize Kratos' weapon appearances without affecting their abilities. This long-awaited feature enhances player personalization.

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 Dark Odyssey, Sony's God of War 20th-anniversary celebration includes social media assets (here), a Gallery Nucleus art showcase, new merchandise, sales, and multiple vinyl releases. Santa Monica Studio expressed gratitude to fans for their support throughout the series' history.

Further celebrations include an upcoming PlayStation symphony world tour and articles exploring the creative potential of future God of War titles (article link).

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