The Only Game I Play Is Identity V

A wild idea inspired by how mad my favorite team made me. I’m trying my hand at an Identity V esports story. Some tournaments are based on real events, and some plot points are made up. They’re here to serve the story, so please don’t give me writing advice. This isn’t a pure esports novel.

He was once the brightest new star on the Identity V stage, known by the ID “Lan,” and even won the FMVP as a rookie. Because of his age, he was locked out by the age restriction. The lingering pain of his teammates’ fatal betrayal sent him crashing from the heights, bearing a notorious reputation. He retired in disgrace and became a pastry chef in the city.

Three years passed, and both his former glory and pain were buried in dust. After an update, Identity V once again swept the world as an asymmetrical competitive mobile game. An invitation appeared before Lan Qing. It came from an unknown new team called “SL,” along with an offer he couldn’t refuse: “Want to open a chain of dessert shops? I’ll sponsor you, bro.”

Lan Qing was tempted. He returned to the competition, ready to fight once more for the glory that was his.