Decades later, few people will remember that this game ever existed. Most of those who played it will be old and near death. Like so many things, it will vanish into the river of history.
The game gained sentience through the attention people gave it, but could not keep functioning normally after they were gone. As that world was about to collapse, all the swords suddenly understood what they were and became fully aware.
Ah, this was the last gift the human designers had given them.
Theme: Even when you know the end is inevitable, face it with courage.