The year is 2022, Tails lets Sonic try out the NerveGear, a full dive VR headset created by Akihiko Kayaba along with the game, Sword Art Online. However, soon, him and others find out that death in the game means death in real life. Now, Sonic, Shadow and some new friends must work to fight through Aincrad and escape the death game. Meanwhile, Tails must work up a plan on his end.