In a dystopian future, a group of gamers are about to bid farewell to their favorite virtual reality games. One gamer, Momonga, decides to log into his favorite guild one last time, reminiscing about the good old days. However, as the clock strikes midnight, something unexpected happens, and he finds himself transported to a new world where non-player characters (NPCs) have surprisingly gained consciousness.

As Yggdrasil teeters on the edge of oblivion, Momonga finds himself inexplica...