Don’t expect new skins or weapons. Version 1.12 was the final "maintenance" patch. The most noticeable change is a reduction in the difficulty of the Trial of Archimedes (the infamous 3-round fight) compared to the launch version. If you played a vanilla 1.00 copy, the trial is much harder.
Obtain the update PKG files (typically nine separate files for the full update path) using tools like Rusty PSN or by searching for PS3 game update databases. Install via RPCS3: god of war ascension 112 update pkg upd
The update is available now for download on PlayStation 3. The file size is approximately [insert size], and players can install it via the PlayStation Network. Don’t expect new skins or weapons
How to Play God of War Ascension on PC - RPCS3 Full Tutorial If you played a vanilla 1
Improved matchmaking speeds and reduced the frequency of "Connection to Host Lost" errors.