When America discovers a portal to the mysterious Special Region, a land of dragons, magic, and ancient empires, the U.S. military embarks on an unprecedented mission to secure its treasures and power. But their invasion sparks a ripple of chaos, unearthing alliances and rivalries among the region's factions. As the war rages, a new threat emerges-cybernetic invaders from another dimension, drawn to the Special Region's unique magical energy.
Faced with an advanced and relentless enemy, the Americans must form an uneasy alliance with the powerful Velthar Dominion and local city-states to prevent the Synthari-a race of machine-enhanced beings-from conquering the Special Region and using its power to dominate all worlds.
As soldiers, mages, and mysterious hybrids fight to protect the Special Region, the fragile balance between magic and technology teeters on the brink. Amid betrayals, devastating battles, and unimaginable sacrifices, one question looms: how far will humanity go to control the unknown-and at what cost?
A gripping tale of war, diplomacy, and survival, Gate: Shadows of the Unknown reimagines the clash between modern Earth and a fantastical realm, where the greatest threat comes not from within, but beyond.