Microsoft and 343 Industries have actually launched a new video clip highlighting Banished leader Escharum s desire to destroy humankind and Master Chief with it.

Look, if you re not a Spartan, a member of the UNSC, or a civilian on Earth, there s a likelihood you have some beef with Master Chief, specifically if you re a spiritual activist or someone set on destroying humankind. That s quite the instance with Escharum, who appears to be the main antagonist of Halo Infinite s project (you know, besides the entire rampant Cortana AI that intends to turn on an old Halo as well as use it to damage all life).

Hope, it makes you weak, Escharum says in the video. Humanity sticks to the belief that a savior will certainly come, that a hero will climb, shrouded in shield to conserve you. It won t. Shield can be damaged. Bodies shattered. When you review these last days, you will certainly understand that all you have actually developed was a tomb. A place where hope dies.

That s a very bad talk, Escharum.

Anyhow… Escharum is the Gotten rid of brute leader seen in the very first Halo Infinite campaign gameplay displayed in 2020. He s additionally briefly seen in the brand-new Halo Infinite campaign overview trailer released yesterday. While Master Chief will certainly be aiming to save what s remaining of the UNSC, find The Tool AI, and quit Cortana, it appears that throughout that trip, Eshcarum will be there planning for his inevitable fight with Spartan 117. Just time will certainly tell, however.

If you enjoyed the original Halo Infinite campaign disclose back in 2020, you may keep in mind some criticism around the version for Escharum. While Escharum looks demonstrably better here in today s trailer (and also the other day s, also), it is very important to note that this Escharum is a CGI variation. In comparison, the 2020 version was an in-engine version. We still have not been revealed what Escharum looks like in-engine right now, however if yesterday s new project introduction is any type of sign, Escharum, just like whatever else in the game, looks much far better now.

Hey Rhys – just to remove up confusion and also established expectations, the Escharum on the left is not in-engine. Keep your eyes peeled for a lot more on both????

— John Junyszek (@Unyshek) October 25, 2021

We ll fight Eshcarum as Master Chief on December 8 when Halo Infinite hits Xbox Collection X/S, Xbox One, and computer. While waiting for that, inspect out one of our editor s Halo Infinite multiplayer impacts and after that read this breakdown of every little thing we recognize concerning Halo Infinite. Look into this restricted edition Halo 20th Wedding anniversary Xbox Series X after that.