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ICHOR ARCHIVE // FILE OPENED

[h3] [/h3][h3]ICHOR ARCHIVE // FILE OPENED[/h3][p]We released the first file from the ICHOR Archive.[/p][p]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.[/p][p]The file is presented in its original archival form.
No additional context has been provided.[/p][p]Access the file:
https://critical-shift.com/archive.html[/p][h3]
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR[/h3][p]We invite creators to produce visual interpretations of the Tombstone Gambit file.[/p][p]Accepted formats:[/p]
  • [p] Short-form video (Shorts / Reels / Edits)[/p]
  • [p] Illustration, art, or concept work[/p]
[p]We are not looking for retellings.
We are interested in atmosphere, interpretation, and mood.[/p][p]Show us how you read this file.[/p][h3]
REWARDS[/h3][p]Selected works may become part of Critical Shift:[/p]
  • [p]Inclusion inside the game[/p][p](Deluxe Edition content, in-game encyclopedia entries, or easter eggs)[/p]
  • [p]Creator nickname listed in the game credits[/p]
  • [p]10 copies of She Sees Red[/p]
  • [p]5 copies of Critical Shift + 5 Deluxe Editions[/p]
  • [p]High-level access to the ICHOR Archive[/p]
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE[/h3]
  • [p]Create ART or VIDEO inspired by Tombstone Gambit[/p]
  • [p]Publish your work on your platform of choice[/p]
  • [p]Use the hashtags:[/p][p]#ichor #criticalshift #exo #exo1913 #ichorarchives #TombstoneGambit[/p]
  • [p]Tag our official account[/p]
[p]Deadline: January 21, 2026
Selected entries will be reviewed by the development team.[/p][p][/p][h3]The terms of participation vary depending on the platform.
[/h3][p][/p][p]YOUTUBE SHORTS TERMS AND CONDITIONS:[/p]
  • [p]Publish a Short (15–60 seconds)[/p]
  • [p] Write in the description:[/p][p]“Based on the ICHOR Archive file: Tombstone Gambit”[/p]
  • [p]Add hashtags[/p][p]#ichor #criticalshift #exo #exo1913 #ichorarchives #TombstoneGambit [/p]
  • [p]Pin a comment mentioning the contest on Steam Hub [/p][p][/p]
[p]TIKTOK TERMS AND CONDITIONS:[/p]
  • [p]Post an Edit (15–60 seconds)[/p]
  • [p]Tag @rhinotales in the description[/p]
  • [p]Use the hashtags[/p][p]#ichor #criticalshift #exo #exo1913 #ichorarchives #TombstoneGambit[/p]
  • [p] Write in the description:[/p][p]“Based on the ICHOR Archive file: Tombstone Gambit”[/p][p][/p]
[p]INSTAGRAM TERMS (Reels + Feed)[/p]
  • [p]Post a Reel or art post[/p]
  • [p]Tag @rhinotales.team in the video or post[/p]
  • [p]Add hashtags[/p][p]#ichor #criticalshift #exo #exo1913 #ichorarchives #TombstoneGambit[/p]
  • [p]Make a story with a repost of your work and tag @rhinotales.team again[/p]
[p][/p][p]FACEBOOK TERMS AND CONDITIONS[/p]
  • [p]Post your artwork or video[/p]
  • [p]Tag the page https://www.facebook.com/rhinotales/[/p]
  • [p]Add hashtags[/p][p]#ichor #criticalshift #exo #exo1913 #ichorarchives #TombstoneGambit[/p][p][/p]
[p]VK TERMS AND CONDITIONS[/p]
  • [p]Post artwork or a video[/p]
  • [p]Tag the page https://vk.com/rhinotales[/p]
  • [p]Add hashtags[/p][p]#ichor #criticalshift #exo #exo1913 #ichorarchives #TombstoneGambit[/p][p][/p]
[p]This is not a giveaway.
This is an invitation to contribute to the archive.[/p][p]The file is open.
ICHOR is watching.
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