Infinite

Infinite (インフィニット) is an antagonist that is set to appear in Sonic Forces. A mysterious villain, Infinite is an anthropomorphic animal with a strange ability who aligned himself with Dr. Eggman and provided him with the means to conquer the world.

Concept and creation
During the original drafts, Infinite was originally called "Zero". His final name ("Infinite") was intended to reference the nature of his ability.

Appearance
Infinite is a black being akin to an anthropomorphic animal with a black body, a reddish purple triangular gem on his chest, long, stiff, and white quills, and a bushy tail with a white tip. He wears black gloves with silver streaks on the back and sharp fingers. He also wears pointed metal black, white and silver hi-tops with his personal infinity symbol engraved on red-lined soles.

Infinite's most noticeable feature is a silver metal mask with large ears with white and black circular patterns on the inside, and a black lightning bolt-shaped piece of metal over his right eye. However, his left eye is visible, revealing a red sclera with a yellow iris and black pupil. When hovering, Infinite gains a red aura, with red, glitch-like pixel particles.

History
Infinite's are origins shrouded in mystery. What is known is that he has not always been evil and that he started out as a regular anthropomorphic animal.

Infinite's transformation into a powerful and evil being is seemingly tied to Dr. Eggman, who poured his years of loathing for Sonic the Hedgehog into what he dubbed an "invincible instrument of destruction". Eggman also either came into possession or developed a crude diagram of Infinite and the gem on his chest. Infinite himself was also once housed in a glass container of Eggman's own making for reasons unknown.

At some point, Infinite became the right-hand man of Dr. Eggman. Infinite himself provided Eggman with a new power that allowed the doctor to defeat Sonic and conquer 99% of the planet, resulting in the Eggman Empire controlling that much of the world. Instated as the leader of Eggman's entire army, Infinite joined the ranks of Eggman's henchmen during the conflict, alongside Shadow the Hedgehog, Metal Sonic, Zavok and Chaos, and it is his existence that binds the aforementioned individuals in Eggman's army. However, Infinite eventually found opposition in the form of the Resistance.

Personality
Infinite is an enigmatic and mysterious, yet lethal and dark figure. While his motives are unknown, he seems interested in inflicting fear and pain on others. He is also cold, merciless and brutal with omnicidal and vile tendencies, all of which he has demonstrated by attacking innocent bystanders without hesitation. Extremely collected and confident with a cynical, nonchalant demeanor, he presents himself as perceptive and aloof, toying with and barely sparing his enemies a thought even in direct combat. He also appears rather arrogant and sure about his strength, as he often exhibits a sense of superiority when talking to others and shows little respect for figures like Sonic.

Powers and abilities
Described as powerful, Infinite is said to possess a strange ability. His power surpasses even that of Sonic's, whom he was able to defeat in combat with relative ease.

Infinite possesses unprecedented speed and acceleration that surpasses even that of Sonic himself, able to easily dodge one of Sonic's attacks even when he was boosting at point-blank range and move several meters almost instantaneously. He possesses far greater strength than Sonic as well, enough to knock away someone of Sonic's size with enough force to crack a concrete arch upon impact. Some of Infinite's more supernatural skills include the power to create and summon red cubes of energy, which he can move around telekinetically, and firing energy beams from his hands. Infinite is also capable of levitation. Some of his abilities were similar to the abilities of the Phantom Ruby.

Allies

 * Dr. Eggman
 * Shadow the Hedgehog
 * Metal Sonic
 * Chaos
 * Zavok

Enemies

 * Sonic the Hedgehog
 * Avatar
 * Miles "Tails" Prower
 * Knuckles the Echidna
 * Amy Rose
 * Silver the Hedgehog
 * Rouge the Bat
 * Chaotix
 * Vector the Crocodile
 * Espio the Chameleon
 * Charmy Bee

Theme songs

 * Infinite