Check out the final Halo 4 design for Master Chief

Last week we posted the prototype design for Master Chief in Halo 4. Now, thanks to 343’s weekly update they’ve revealed the first proper look at the near final design for the Chief. I like it! He looks much more agile, which hopefully means he’ll be able to sprint this time. it still has a little bit of a mecha/ Dead Space armor vibe but that’s a good thing. It’s a nice way for 343 to make the Chief their own and go forward with a new vision for Halo. 343 has stated there may be a few more minor tweaks to the armor but for the most part this it.

New screens from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. 

Master Chief (Halo) by Craig Mullins

While we won’t get more info on Halo 4 till Sunday’s Halo-Fest PAX panel, IGN has a small but insightful new video with some of the staff at 343 on what we can expect in Halo 4. It’s refreshing, and honestly about damn time to see that a developer is going to at least delve into the Chiefs past. John is a character that in the books has a lot of personality and a hell of a backstory, one that Bungie has never been able to transfer to a game. I’m excited to hear that 343 is going to take on the challenge and finally give John some much needed attention in Halo 4. 

Pre-order Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary to Unlock Your Inner Master Chief and Pay Tribute to the Lovable Grunt.

“Grunt Funeral” Skull – An exclusive, game-modifying skull that changes the rules of the game for an explosively humorous experience, “Grunt Funeral” sends “Halo’s” most lowly and lovable enemy out in a blaze of glory. And plasma. And then more glory. Once the skull has been activated, every grunt’s methane tank will explode like a plasma grenade when killed. Watch out for the grunt chain reaction! Halo CE: Anniversary hits the Xbox 360 this November.

Agent Master Chief is dealing with some serious sexual harassment in this mash-up of Men in Black and Halo. Art by Speeh.