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 range of in-game equipment themed around one of the franchise's most iconic outfits, marking a significant addition for fans of the series.

In a detailed post on the PlayStation.Blog, Sony shared their plans for celebrating the 20th anniversary of God of War, with the Dark Odyssey update being a major highlight. Scheduled to roll out on March 20, this free update is available to all God of War Ragnarök players on PlayStation 5 and PC.

The Dark Odyssey collection sports a sleek black-and-gold aesthetic, designed to enhance the visual appeal of Kratos and his companions as they navigate through the realms of Norse mythology. Alongside Kratos, both Atreus and Freya will receive unique cosmetic sets, extending the style to various shields and weapons within the game.

The centerpiece of this update is undoubtedly the Dark Odyssey appearance and armor set for Kratos, a nostalgic nod to a skin originally exclusive to players who conquered God of War 2 on God Mode. This coveted set can be unlocked by accessing any Lost Items chest in the base game or directly within the roguelike Valhalla mode of God of War Ragnarök post-update. Additionally, the update introduces the much-anticipated feature allowing players to customize Kratos’ weapons' appearances without impacting their abilities.

God of War Ragnarok Dark Odyssey Update Screenshots

8 ImagesDark 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, is just one part of Sony's extensive celebration of the franchise's 20-year legacy. The festivities include a variety of activities and offers for long-time fans, such as downloadable social media assets available here, an art showcase in collaboration with Los Angeles’ Gallery Nucleus, new merchandise, sales, and multiple vinyl releases that span 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 those eager to dive deeper into the celebration, an upcoming PlayStation symphony world tour is set to commence next month, details of which can be found here. Additionally, insights into why the next God of War title should continue the franchise's tradition of creativity are available here.