On March 22, God of War will officially reach its 20th anniversary!Back in 2005 when the first God of War released, no one at Santa Monica Studio anticipated the success this series would have. Every creative endeavor carries the hopes of those who shaped it that they might be able to carve a legacy in the industry. What makes those hopes a reality has always been the support of players who chose to pick up the game and go on a journey with us.As we reflect back on the past two decades of God of War, we want to celebrate this milestone with you by sharing the exciting things we have planned leading up to the anniversary.Dark Odyssey Collection In-Game Update for God of War RagnarkRelease Date: Thursday, March 20As a gift to everyone who owns God of War Ragnark, 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.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, youll be able access the collection below from any Lost Items chest in the base game or automatically while in Valhalla.Dark Odyssey Armor & Appearance for KratosDark Odyssey Kratos AppearanceDark Odyssey Armor Set for Kratos (Dark Odyssey Breastplate, Dark Odyssey Bracers, Dark Odyssey Belt)Dark Odyssey Companion ArmorDark Odyssey Vestment for AtreusDark Odyssey Witch Frock for FreyaDark 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 & RndDark 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 Rnd*Please note, the weapon appearances are made for the fully upgraded version of each weapon and will only be available for use upon reaching that upgrade.Edit Appearance for Weapon & Shield AttachmentsWith the addition of the new Dark Odyssey weapon attachments and shield rnd in the upcoming patch on March 20, we will add the ability to use the Edit Appearance feature on those components of Kratos arsenal.Youll be able to pick whatever visual suits your look with the functionality you want for your build.20th Anniversary Fan KitDon 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.Release Date: Today, March 14Free anniversary-themed social media asset collection including banners, icons, desktop/mobile wallpapers Download here.Release Date: Thursday, March 20Anniversary-themed items added to the Steam Points Shop for PC playersFree anniversary-themed PlayStation Network Avatar available for everyone20th Anniversary Gallery Nucleus ExhibitionLive Dates: Saturday, March 15 Sunday, March 23In partnership with Gallery Nucleus in Los Angeles, California we are thrilled to bring this collaboration to fans.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 this exhibition is a celebration of legacy through art.Were happy to share one of the pieces that will be featured there from current Santa Monica Studio Associate Art Director Dela Longfish.20th Anniversary MerchFor the anniversary, weve 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.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.God of War: 20th Anniversary RetrospectivePre-Orders Open: Monday, March 17Journey alongside Kratos mortal creators with a two-volume retrospective book set chronicling the 20-year development of the God of War series.Featuring interviews from key developers, the God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective set brings together stories, insights, and art capturing an intimate, behind-the-scenes look into how the games came to be.Cook and Becker 20th Anniversary Print CollectionPre-Orders Open: Tuesday, March 18Were 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.Heres a sneak peek of one of the pieces, keep an eye out for the full reveal next week!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.Fangamer Jrmungandr PlushPre-Orders Open: Wednesday, March 1967 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.This extra soft version of Jrmungandr 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.Laced Vinyls 20th Anniversary CollectionPre-Orders Open: Thursday, March 20We 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 Ragnark: Valhalla (2023) a collection worthy of not just one pantheon, but two.In addition to this box set, were 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.Insert Coin 20th Anniversary T-Shirt CollectionPre-Orders Open: Friday, March 21Our 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.From God of War (2005) to God of War Ragnark (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 you can rep the entire series in style.20th Anniversary SalesPlayStation PlusFor PlayStation Plus Members, God of War Ragnark is available now on the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra Members* at no additional cost.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).PCBoth God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnark are on sale until March 20th. Head to Steam or the Epic Game Store to get both titles at a discounted price for a limited time.Thank You for 20 Years.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.As we approach the official anniversary next week on March 22, wed 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.Thank you for joining us on this adventure, we hope youll stay with us for many years to come.For the latest updates on God of War, follow Santa Monica Studio on Discord, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.*PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe lineups may differ by region.