Hard Edge is a fighting game with an intriguing storyline set in a futuristic world filled with societal and technological changes. The game's plot focuses on the battles of characters who have personal issues and conflicts involving various organizations, as well as personal revenge. Each character in the game has different motivations for participating in the competition, with everyone having their own goal in a battlefield full of risks. The world in Hard Edge is a society rife with conflict and power struggles. The main characters in the game have diverse lives and motivations. Some join the fight for revenge, others seek money or power, while some are searching for meaning in life. These characters must fight in a dangerous and challenging arena to achieve their personal goals.