Infinite: The Masked Jackal of Sonic Forces

Masked, cold, and possessing almost limitless power: Infinite is one of the most striking villains of Sonic's recent era. Appearing in Sonic Forces in 2017, this mysterious jackal is sure to intrigue. Let's decipher him.

🖤 His story is inseparable from another character: (re)discover Shadow the Hedgehog.

Who is Infinite?

Infinite is the main antagonist serving Eggman in Sonic Forces (2017). He is a dark-furred jackal, his face hidden behind a mask, who becomes Dr. Eggman's right-hand man during his conquest of the world.

🧣 In Sonic Forces, the dark-furred jackal never shows anything but his mask; our Sonic scarves and neck warmers cover the lower half of your face for a far more down-to-earth reason, the November cold.

Intriguing detail: his original name is not confirmed in the game. Sources differ — SEGA's official profile states an unknown real name, while the comic book writer asserts that "Infinite" is indeed his real name.

Mercenary Origins

Before becoming "Infinite," the character was the leader of a mercenary squad, the Jackal Squad, tasked with guarding a Dr. Eggman facility.

The turning point? A confrontation with Shadow the Hedgehog, who decimated his squad and defeated him. Humiliated and consumed by this defeat, the jackal renounces his former identity, dons a mask, and has only one obsession: to become so strong that no one can ever stop him again.

🧨 The genius who exploits his rage remains the saga's main villain: read the rise of Dr. Eggman.

🎭 Defeated by Shadow the Hedgehog, the jackal renounces his former identity and dons a mask; our Sonic sweaters change your look in the morning and hand it back to you in the evening.

The Trigger

Articulated Shadow The Hedgehog Figure (14 cm)

It was his defeat against Shadow that transformed Infinite into a villain.

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The Power of the Phantom Ruby

The source of Infinite's power is the Phantom Ruby: a jewel from the Sonic Mania universe, discovered (and not created) by Eggman, who then made prototypes of it — one of which was grafted onto the jackal. Once grafted to this jewel, the jackal gains almost limitless power, based on illusion: he can distort reality, create entire landscapes, and make replicas of enemies appear very real to his opponents.

🪟 The Phantom Ruby prototype grafted onto the jackal lets him create entire landscapes; our Sonic curtains redo the scenery of your bedroom without the slightest power of illusion.

💎 This jewel is linked to the plot of another game: discover the universe of Sonic Mania, where the Phantom Ruby already plays a role.

The Villain in Plush

Sonic Plush Toy — Infinite the Jackal (35 cm)

The masked jackal from Sonic Forces, in a soft and collector's edition.

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His Role in Sonic Forces

Thanks to the Phantom Ruby, Infinite becomes Eggman's second-in-command and helps him take control of most of the world — to the point that Sonic starts at a significant disadvantage at the beginning of the game.

To defeat him, it will require the joint effort of Sonic, his allies, and the customizable hero the player embodies (the Avatar). A unique feature that makes Sonic Forces so interesting: it's not just Sonic who saves the world, but an entire resistance.

🤝 The game follows in the tradition of "team" adventures: (re)read our article on the great teams of the saga.

Summary Table

FAQ

• In which game does Infinite appear?
  In Sonic Forces, released in 2017, where he is the antagonist serving Eggman.
• What species is Infinite?
  He is a jackal, formerly leader of the mercenary squad the Jackal Squad.
• Where does Infinite's power come from?
  From the Phantom Ruby, an Eggman prototype that grants him almost limitless illusionary power.
• Why does Infinite wear a mask?
  After his defeat against Shadow, he renounces his old identity and masks his face to embody a new, stronger character.
• Is Infinite's real name known?
  No, his original name is never revealed in the game.

🔎 To learn more: the Phantom Ruby, Black Doom and the complete Sonic games discography.