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
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.
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
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.
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
Post your artwork or video
Tag the page https://www.facebook.com/rhinotales/
Add hashtags
#ichor #criticalshift #exo #exo1913 #ichorarchives #TombstoneGambit
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.