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ICHOR ARCHIVE // FILE OPENED

Steam post image ICHOR ARCHIVE // FILE OPENED We released the first file from the ICHOR Archive.

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changedREWARDSSelected works may become part of Critical Shift:
changedREWARDSInclusion inside the game (Deluxe Edition content, in-game encyclopedia entries, or easter eggs)
changedREWARDSCreator nickname listed in the game credits
changedREWARDS10 copies of She Sees Red
changedREWARDS5 copies of Critical Shift + 5 Deluxe Editions
changedREWARDSHigh-level access to the ICHOR Archive

Critical Shift changes

changedSelected works may become part of Critical Shift:
changedInclusion inside the game (Deluxe Edition content, in-game encyclopedia entries, or easter eggs)
changedCreator nickname listed in the game credits
changed10 copies of She Sees Red
changed5 copies of Critical Shift + 5 Deluxe Editions

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ICHOR ARCHIVE // FILE OPENED

We released the first file from the ICHOR Archive.

Tombstone Gambit is an internal operational report documenting an incident that resulted in the loss of an agent and the recovery of an anomalous EXO object.

The file is presented in its original archival form. No additional context has been provided.

Access the file: https://critical-shift.com/archive.html

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We invite creators to produce visual interpretations of the Tombstone Gambit file.

Accepted formats:

  • Short-form video (Shorts / Reels / Edits)

  • Illustration, art, or concept work

We are not looking for retellings. We are interested in atmosphere, interpretation, and mood.

Show us how you read this file.

REWARDS

Selected works may become part of Critical Shift:

  • Inclusion inside the game

    (Deluxe Edition content, in-game encyclopedia entries, or easter eggs)

  • Creator nickname listed in the game credits

  • 10 copies of She Sees Red

  • 5 copies of Critical Shift + 5 Deluxe Editions

  • High-level access to the ICHOR Archive

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

  • Create ART or VIDEO inspired by Tombstone Gambit

  • Publish your work on your platform of choice

  • Use the hashtags:

    #ichor #criticalshift #exo #exo1913 #ichorarchives #TombstoneGambit

  • Tag our official account

Deadline: January 21, 2026 Selected entries will be reviewed by the development team.

The terms of participation vary depending on the platform.

YOUTUBE SHORTS TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  • Publish a Short (15–60 seconds)

  • Write in the description:

    “Based on the ICHOR Archive file: Tombstone Gambit”

  • Add hashtags

    #ichor #criticalshift #exo #exo1913 #ichorarchives #TombstoneGambit

  • Pin a comment mentioning the contest on Steam Hub

TIKTOK TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

  • Post an Edit (15–60 seconds)

  • Tag @rhinotales in the description

  • Use the hashtags

    #ichor #criticalshift #exo #exo1913 #ichorarchives #TombstoneGambit

  • Write in the description:

    “Based on the ICHOR Archive file: Tombstone Gambit”

INSTAGRAM TERMS (Reels + Feed)

  • Post a Reel or art post

  • Tag @rhinotales.team in the video or post

  • Add hashtags

    #ichor #criticalshift #exo #exo1913 #ichorarchives #TombstoneGambit

  • Make a story with a repost of your work and tag @rhinotales.team again

FACEBOOK TERMS AND CONDITIONS

VK TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Post artwork or a video

  • Tag the page https://vk.com/rhinotales

  • Add hashtags

    #ichor #criticalshift #exo #exo1913 #ichorarchives #TombstoneGambit

This is not a giveaway. This is an invitation to contribute to the archive.

The file is open. ICHOR is watching.

Source

Steam News / 3 January 2026

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