Is Cortana the villain in Halo Infinite?

Is Cortana the villain in Halo Infinite?

With a brief, 2-minute story teaser, 343 introduced an interesting twist to Halo Infinite: Master Chief is now working with a new AI construct, one with more than a passing resemblance to Cortana, the Spartan's original AI companion who became the series' villain in Halo 5.

Who is the villain in Halo Infinite?

Halo Waypoint gives an update on the world of Halo Infinite, and in that, fans managed to discover an audio file (via Zach Robertson) that contains a conversation between Master Chief and Halsey. The message sets up that Cortana has a strong grasp on the universe, teeing her up as the villain in the game.

What happened to Cortana in Halo Infinite?

Unfortunately, the game ended without a concrete explanation of what happened to her, but she is still around, and it is up to Chief and the Weapon to uncover what she is planning. In the trailer, the Weapon states that Cortana was deleted, which alters their mission.

Will Halo Infinite be about Cortana?

Microsoft confirmed in its Xbox E3 event today that Halo Infinite will be bringing back Cortana. We always knew that Master Chief was part of Halo Infinite, but 343 Industries and Microsoft confirmed that Cortana will play a role in the new game, even though she has been getting near the end of her AI life.

Does Cortana love John?

Did the original Cortana love John? Yes, because she was created from a clone of Doctor Halsey, who loved the Spartans, but the Chief in particular, like a mother.

Who is the main villain in Halo 5?

• But only the Created are its masters. Cortana is a major character in the Halo series, initially appearing as the deuteragonist of the original trilogy. She later becomes the main antagonist of the Reclaimer Saga, serving as the anti-hero of Halo 4, the main antagonist of Halo 5: Guardians and the overarching antagonist of Halo Wars 2.

What kind of character is Cortana in Halo?

• The Mantle of Responsibility shelters all. But only the Created are its masters. Cortana is a major character in the Halo series, initially appearing as the deuteragonist of the original trilogy.

Where does the story take place in Halo Infinite?

• Halo Infinite takes place well after the ending of Halo 5, with a rampant Cortana nowhere in sight and the Master Chief adrift in space. The Pilot (as seen in the E3 2019 presentation trailer, which 343 reconfirmed to IGN is the very beginning of the game) then discovers him. The Pilot's name will be revealed during the course of the campaign.

What's the name of the pilot in Halo Infinite?

• The Pilot (as seen in the E3 2019 presentation trailer, which 343 reconfirmed to IGN is the very beginning of the game) then discovers him. The Pilot's name will be revealed during the course of the campaign. “He ended up being named by the actor who plays him", said Crocker, the game’s associate creative director.