Spec Ops: The Line is a provocative third-person modern military shooter that explores the morality of war and puts players in unspeakable situations where life or death decisions must be made. It takes place in Dubai, which has been destroyed by sandstorms and now lies half-buried beneath millions of tons of sand. Players take on the role of U.S. Army Captain Martin Walker who leads an elite Delta Force team into the treacherous region to rescue Colonel John Konrad and his squad, who were left behind after most people had fled prior to the storms sweeping through. Throughout the game, players will encounter unpredictable sandstorms that can either help or hinder them in their mission as they cross "the line" between duty and death - when self and sanity are lost forever.