
In 2026, a new machine called the Augma is developed to compete against the NerveGear and its successor, the Amusphere. A next-gen wearable device, the Augma doesn't have a full-dive function like its predecessors. Instead, it uses Augmented Reality to get players into the game. It is safe, user-friendly and lets users play while they are conscious, making it an instant hit on the market. The most popular game on the system is āOrdinal Scaleā an ARMMORPG developed exclusively for the Augma. Asuna and the gang have already been playing OS for a while, by the time Kirito decides to join them. Theyāre about to find out that Ordinal Scale isnāt all fun and gamesā¦
Writers
Reki Kawahara, Tomohiko Ito
Language
Japanese
Country
Japan




















