Its the year 2025. Its almost the edge of the future. Sure, we don't have flying cars, or robots, but the technology is improving. Starting with video games. I never had a problem with them after the SAO event with Akihiko Kayaba. Then it all changed. There's a new company called Abstergo, and they're taking the top MMO players into their company, but those players never come out. And my friends and I are caught in it. And we need help if we want to get out of this. My name is Kazuto Kirigaya, and this is my story. WARNING: I DO NOT OWN ASSASSIN'S CREED OR SWORD ART ONLINE. PLEASE GO AND SUPPORT THE ORIGINAL RELEASES.