Sony is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its iconic God of War franchise, announcing a surprise giveaway of God of War Ragnarok: Dark Odyssey Collection for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Starting today, fans can claim the premium edition bundle for free as part of a limited-time promotion, honoring two decades of Kratos’ rage, redemption, and myth-shattering adventures.
A Gift for the Gods
The Dark Odyssey Collection isn’t just a rehash of 2022’s critically acclaimed God of War Ragnarok. This edition includes exclusive content, such as the Twilight of the Aesir story expansion—a brand-new epilogue bridging Ragnarok’s climax to future chapters—alongside three legendary armor sets, a “Dwarven Forge” weapon skin pack, and behind-the-scenes developer commentary. The bundle also packs in a digital artbook chronicling 20 years of God of War art direction and a documentary titled From Sparta to Midgard, detailing the series’ evolution.
“God of War has always been about pushing boundaries, both in storytelling and gameplay,” said Sony Interactive Entertainment President Jim Ryan in an exclusive blog post. “This giveaway is our way of thanking the fans who’ve journeyed with Kratos and Atreus across every pantheon. The Dark Odyssey Collection is a love letter to their loyalty.”
How to Claim Your Free Copy
To redeem the Dark Odyssey Collection, players need only visit the PlayStation Blog before March 28, 2025, log in with their PlayStation Network account, and follow the prompts. The game will be instantly added to their library, with pre-loading available ahead of its April 1 release date.
For collectors, a physical Dark Odyssey Collector’s Edition—complete with a steelbook case, 9-inch Kratos statue, and a Mjölnir replica keychain—is also available for pre-order exclusively on Amazon.
Fans React: “Shut Up and Take My Draupnir!”
The announcement has already ignited social media, with #GodOfWar20 trending globally. “I’ve played every God of War since 2005, and this feels like Christmas,” tweeted @BoyOfThunder. Others jokingly pleaded with Sony to “let us sleep” before dropping another surprise.
Since its 2005 debut, the God of War series has sold over 66 million copies worldwide, reinventing itself in 2018 with a Norse mythology-driven soft reboot that won Game of the Year. Ragnarok further cemented its legacy, earning praise for its emotional depth and cinematic scale.
A New Saga Begins
While the free Dark Odyssey Collection closes one chapter, rumors swirl about Kratos’ next destination. Datamined hints in the epilogue suggest Egyptian or Mayan realms could be next—a theory fueled by cryptic teases from developer Santa Monica Studio.
For now, though, fans have a golden opportunity to relive Kratos’ most defining moments—or experience them for the first time—without spending a single hacksilver. As Ryan quipped in the blog, “Consider this our ‘thank you’ for 20 years of chaos… and patience.”
Claim your free God of War Ragnarok: Dark Odyssey Collection here before March 28—and ready your Leviathan Axe.