A month into Akihiko Kayaba's lethal game, where death is certain, the body count climbs with 2000 players already lost. Kirito and Asuna, despite their individualistic tendencies, are inexplicably drawn together amidst the life-threatening challenges within this treacherous virtual world. As survival grows increasingly uncertain in the death trap they're trapped in, the once-isolated players of Sword Art Online become perilous obstacles for Kirito and Asuna. Will they manage to set aside their differences and trust each other to navigate this perilous landscape where solitary existence spells doom? Sword Art Online: Progressive offers a fresh take on Kirito and Asuna's journey from the very inception of their quest in the unforgiving realm of Aincrad.