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by Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Santa Monica Studio have announced<\/a> the 20th anniversary plans for the God of War<\/em> franchise.<\/p>\n In celebration, a free update for God of War: Ragnar\u00f6k<\/em> will be released on March 20 that will add the Dark Odyssey collection of armor, appearances, and attachments.<\/p>\n Read details below:<\/p>\n Release Date:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Thursday, March 20<\/p>\n As a gift to everyone who owns God of War Ragnar\u00f6k, 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.<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n Once the update is live, you\u2019ll be able access the collection below from any Lost Items chest in the base game or automatically while in Valhalla.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Dark Odyssey Armor & Appearance for Kratos<\/strong><\/p>\n Dark Odyssey Companion Armor\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Dark Odyssey Weapon Appearances & Attachments*<\/strong><\/p>\n Dark Odyssey Shield Appearances & R\u00f6nd<\/strong><\/p>\n *Please note, the weapon appearances are made for the\u00a0<\/span><\/em>fully upgraded version of each weapon\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong>and will only be available for use upon reaching that upgrade.<\/em><\/p>\n Edit Appearance for Weapon & Shield Attachments<\/strong><\/p>\n With the addition of the new Dark Odyssey weapon attachments and shield r\u00f6nd in the upcoming patch on March 20, we will add the ability to use the \u2018Edit Appearance\u2019 feature on those components of Kratos\u2019 arsenal.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll be able to pick whatever visual suits your look with the functionality you want for your build.<\/p>\n Don the black and gold anniversary theme with our latest fan kit. With something for every platform, you can celebrate 20 years in style no matter where you go.<\/p>\n Release Date<\/strong>: Today, March 14<\/p>\n Release Date<\/strong>: Thursday, March 20<\/p>\n Live Dates:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Saturday, March 15\u00a0<\/span>\u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Sunday, March 23\u00a0<\/p>\n In partnership with Gallery Nucleus in Los Angeles, California \u2013 we are thrilled to bring this collaboration to fans.<\/p>\n Featuring a collection of new artwork inspired by the past twenty years of God of War including current and former Santa Monica Studio developers, concept art from the games, and unique memorabilia \u2013 this exhibition is a celebration of legacy through art.<\/p>\n We\u2019re happy to share one of the pieces that will be featured there from current Santa Monica Studio Associate Art Director Dela Longfish.\u00a0<\/p>\n For the anniversary, we\u2019ve been hard at work with a group of fantastic partners to bring you a wide range of merch that celebrates the long history of the series.\u00a0<\/p>\n All throughout next week our friends will be rolling out either orders or pre-orders for the following items, so make sure you keep an eye out on their pages for additional detail.<\/p>\n God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective<\/strong><\/p>\n Pre-Orders Open<\/strong>: Monday, March 17<\/p>\n Journey alongside Kratos\u2019 mortal creators with a two-volume retrospective book set chronicling the 20-year development of the God of War series.<\/p>\n Featuring interviews from key developers, the God of War: 20th<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span>Anniversary Retrospective set brings together stories, insights, and art capturing an intimate, behind-the-scenes look into how the games came to be.<\/p>\n Cook and Becker 20<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Anniversary Print Collection<\/strong><\/p>\n Pre-Orders Open<\/strong>: Tuesday, March 18<\/p>\n We\u2019re delighted to have the chance to work with Cook and Becker in creating a set of new art prints focusing on key installments in the franchise. The first two pieces are by artist Ollie Hoff, who has captured God of War (2005) and God of War (2018) with his amazingly beautiful style.<\/p>\n In addition to this series, Cook & Becker is offering a 20% discount on select God of War merch for the entire month. There will be more to come, so keep an eye out for announcements later in the year.<\/p>\n Fangamer J\u00f6rmungandr Plush<\/strong><\/p>\n Pre-Orders Open<\/strong>: Wednesday, March 19\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n 67 inches of World Serpent can be yours to own (soon). The Giant plush doubles as a puppet with a hidden sleeve behind his head so you can re-enact his fateful meeting with Kratos and Atreus in the Lake of Nine.\u00a0<\/p>\n This extra soft version of J\u00f6rmungandr also has a magnetized tongue with a little Leviathan Axe that can be kept safe inside his mouth or removed if you find someone worthy enough to use it.<\/p>\n Laced Vinyls 20<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Anniversary Collection\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Pre-Orders Open<\/strong>: Thursday, March 20<\/p>\n We have partnered with Laced Records to create a truly gargantuan 13-disc Limited Edition vinyl set spanning God of War (2005) to God of War Ragnar\u00f6k: Valhalla (2023) \u2013 a collection worthy of not just one pantheon, but two.<\/p>\n In addition to this box set, we\u2019re bringing the soundtracks of the Greek saga to vinyl for the first time ever. You can pick up Limited Edition double LP sets for God of War (2005), God of War II, and God of War III.\u00a0<\/p>\n Insert Coin 20<\/strong>th<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Anniversary T-Shirt Collection<\/strong><\/p>\n Pre-Orders Open<\/strong>: Friday, March 21<\/p>\n Our friends at Insert Coin are releasing a brand-new collection of God of War t-shirts that highlights the nine games released over the past twenty years.<\/p>\n From God of War (2005) to God of War Ragnar\u00f6k (and every game in-between), each logo has been given a metallic, golden finish that pops against the black fabric. Whether you get the shirt for your first God of War, your favorite, or maybe the whole set \u2013 you can rep the entire series in style.<\/p>\n PlayStation Plus<\/strong><\/p>\n For PlayStation Plus Members, God of War Ragnar\u00f6k is available now on the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra Members* at no additional cost.\u00a0<\/p>\n God of War (2018) is also included in the Game Catalog (Extra and Premium members) and God of War III Remastered is part of the Classics Catalog (Premium Members).<\/p>\n PC<\/strong><\/p>\n Both God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnar\u00f6k are on sale until March 20th<\/sup>. Head to Steam or the Epic Game Store to get both titles at a discounted price for a limited time.<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n As we approach the official anniversary next week on March 22, we\u2019d love for you to join the celebration in-game with the Dark Odyssey collection, on social media with our community activities, and with our partners as they roll out a ton of amazing merch.<\/p>\n Thank you for joining us on this adventure, we hope you\u2019ll stay with us for many years to come.<\/p>\n A life-long and avid gamer,\u00a0<\/em>William D’Angelo<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own\u00a0<\/span><\/em>YouTube channel<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>Twitch channel<\/a>. You can contact the author<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>on\u00a0<\/span><\/em>Bluesky<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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