No one leaves the Vale, at least no one had before. Craig Buchanan escaped from his prison with the aid of Marie, a woman from his past, an unknowing member of a team sent to capture him. Craig feels the lingering effects of the time spent behind the Vale's wall, leaving him feeling anything but free. Physical agony, distorted memories and the pursuit of a shadowy enemy haunt the dream of a promised life with Marie. Craig must break free from hiding when he discovers that something followed him out of the Vale. The swarmed infestation is wreaking havoc across the countryside. Distorted memories from Craig's origin in the Vale reveal the orchestrator of the enemy horde. A familiar rival emerges with new confidence to complete the unfinished mission: release a dark force known as Fury.

As an overwhelming army swarm grows in strength, so does the dark voice in Craig's head calling him to return to the Vale. The world falls into ruin and the lives of those Craig holds dear hang in the balance. Craig begins to question the choice he made to leave the Vale for a.LIFE,beyond.