God of War Ragnarok Gets Dark Odyssey Cosmetics for 20 Years

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Sony and Santa Monica Studio have unveiled the Dark Odyssey collection, a major God of War Ragnarök content update launching next week featuring legendary in-game cosmetics inspired by one of the franchise's most memorable armor sets.

Detailed in a PlayStation Blog announcement, this free March 20 update forms part of God of War's 20th anniversary celebrations. PlayStation 5 and PC players will receive an array of black-and-gold cosmetic upgrades for Kratos, his companions, and their arsenal - delivering the most visually striking iteration of the Norse saga yet.

Dark Odyssey Content Breakdown

The update introduces several armor sets and weapon skins with a striking obsidian-and-gold aesthetic:

Kratos' Legendary Armor
• Complete Dark Odyssey Armor Set
• Nostalgic appearance referencing God of War II's iconic "God Mode" reward

Companion Outfits
• Dark Odyssey Vestment for Atreus
• Dark Odyssey Witch Frock for Freya

Weapon Customizations
• Alternate appearances for Leviathan Axe, Blades of Chaos, and Draupnir Spear
• Matching attachment skins for each weapon
• New visual customization system preserving weapon abilities

Shield Variants
• Seven legendary shield designs including Spartan Aspis
• Dark Odyssey Rönd attachment

Players can claim these items from Lost Items chests or immediately in the Valhalla roguelike mode post-update.

20th Anniversary Celebration Extras

The anniversary festivities extend beyond Dark Odyssey, featuring:
• Exclusive downloadable social media assets (available here)
• Collaborative art exhibition with LA's Gallery Nucleus
• Limited-edition merchandise and discounts
• Special vinyl soundtrack releases
• Global PlayStation symphony tour launching next month

Santa Monica Studio expressed gratitude to fans: "We're immeasurably grateful for the opportunity to build this legacy with our passionate community over these 20 years."

For more God of War coverage, explore our thoughts on what the next installment needs to innovate or details about the upcoming orchestral world tour.