He realized then that he hadn't opened the file. The file had opened him. rpf files for modding, or
He began to scroll, looking for the standard "Combat Pistol" texture to replace it with a custom chrome finish he’d spent all week designing. But as he reached the bottom of the list, he saw a file name that didn't fit the naming convention of the game’s developers. RESERVED_NEVER_USE.ytd
He looked at the "Assault Rifle" texture. The standard black polymer had been replaced. Now, the texture preview showed a live feed of his own room, viewed from the perspective of his webcam. The "skin" of the rifle was a mosaic of his own face, repeating in a terrifying, distorted pattern.