Set in the near future at the end stages of a climate catastrophe, Retrogress tells the story of lonely college student Atharon Redwood. After a brutal summer break, he finds himself socially inept and is invited to partake in an experiment hosted by a tech giant with the promise of fixing all of his problems. The experiment will involve Atharon connecting with an A.I., Joule, who helps him find himself in the midst of a distraught world. Atharon will come to gain a new perspective on life, whether it benefits him or not.