One week after launch, Artefact—an innovative web game from Neal Stephenson and Wētā Workshop—is positioning itself as a seminal piece of media in the evolving entertainment landscape. Hosted on the Lamina1 platform, Artefact is described as a collaborative worldbuilding experience that invites players to help shape a shared universe, turning participants into co-creators. The project blends Stephenson’s science fiction pedigree with Wētā Workshop’s renowned visual effects from The Lord of the Rings to deliver an immersive, story-driven experience. By bringing Artefact to Lamina1, the creators aim to debut a truly original IP and spark what some are calling a post-AI mythos—a new era in storytelling where human creativity is enhanced by AI-assisted tooling. As an early Lamina1 showcase, Artefact seeks to extend the IP’s lifecycle through ongoing worldbuilding, community participation, and evolving narratives.