God of War Ragnarök is set to receive a fresh update three years post-launch, and just over two years since the Valhalla DLC went live in 2023. However, the newly announced addition differs from what fans anticipated. Instead of new game content, players will be treated to a collection of upgrades. Here’s what the developers had to say:
“As a gift to everyone who owns God of War Ragnarök, on March 20th, we will be releasing an update for all players on PlayStation and PC that includes the Dark Odyssey collection at no additional cost.”
While this free release is certainly a nice touch, it may not meet the high expectations of players hoping for expansive new gameplay. Still, cosmetic enhancements are a valuable addition, especially when they involve beloved characters such as Kratos, Atreus, and Freya. Below is a closer look at what the Dark Odyssey collection has in store.
Embrace the Divine: God of War Ragnarök’s Dark Odyssey Collection
The Dark Odyssey collection will be available as a complimentary DLC for players who own God of War Ragnarök on PlayStation or PC. Despite not delivering on gameplay content, it still presents fans with new visual themes to explore. As developers explained:
“Inspired by the working name of God of War (2005) and the skin that originally appeared in God of War II as a reward for beating the game on God Mode difficulty, we are bringing the classic black and gold theme for the 20th anniversary. Once the update is live, you’ll be able to access the collection from any Lost Items chest in the base game or automatically while in Valhalla.”
What’s Included in the Dark Odyssey Collection?
As we await the update on March 20, 2025, here’s a breakdown of the enticing freebies that players will receive:
Dark Odyssey Armor & Appearance for Kratos
- Dark Odyssey Kratos Appearance
- Dark Odyssey Armor Set for Kratos including: 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]
- Note: The weapon appearances apply only to the fully upgraded versions of each weapon and will become accessible once that upgrade is achieved.
Edit Appearance for Weapons & Shield Attachments
- With the arrival of the new Dark Odyssey weapon attachments and shield rönd on March 20, an ‘Edit Appearance’ feature will allow players to customize the looks of these items in Kratos’ arsenal.
- This feature lets you choose visuals that complement your desired build while maintaining the functionality you require.
Celebrating 20 Years of God of War
In addition to the DLC, several exciting offerings commemorate the 20th anniversary of God of War:
20th Anniversary Fan Kit
Release Date: March 14
- Free anniversary-themed collection of social media assets that includes banners, icons, and desktop/mobile wallpapers – Download here.
Release Date: March 20
- Anniversary-themed items to be added to the Steam Points Shop for PC players.
- Complimentary anniversary-themed PlayStation Network Avatar accessible to everyone.
20th Anniversary Gallery Nucleus Exhibition
- Live Dates: March 15 – March 23
20th Anniversary Merchandise
- God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective – Pre-Orders Open: March 17
- Cook and Becker 20th Anniversary Print Collection – Pre-Orders Open: March 18
- Fangamer Jörmungandr Plush – Pre-Orders Open: March 19
- Laced Vinyls 20th Anniversary Collection – Pre-Orders Open: March 20
- Insert Coin 20th Anniversary T-Shirt Collection – Pre-Orders Open: March 21
Sales Celebrating 20 Years of God of War
Finally, to honor two decades of God of War, exciting offers are now available for both PlayStation and PC users:
PlayStation Plus
- For PlayStation Plus Members, God of War Ragnarök is now featured in the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra Members at no extra charge.
- God of War (2018) is also included in the Game Catalog for Extra and Premium members, along with God of War III Remastered in the Classics Catalog for Premium Members.
PC
- Both God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarök are available at discounted rates until March 20th. Visit Steam or the Epic Game Store to seize these limited-time offers.