With less than two months until launch, the Prometheans, the new enemies in “Halo 4,”[1] largely remain shrouded in mystery. Microsoft and 343 Industries have unraveled some of that mystery, debuting the second installment in a series of featurettes on the development of this year’s most anticipated blockbuster, titled “Making of ‘Halo 4’ – Return of the Forerunners.”

The 10-minute ViDoc offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the Prometheans, the menacing new class of Forerunner enemies that will dramatically change the gameplay sandbox and pose the most formidable threat the series’ iconic hero, the Master Chief, has ever faced.

Featuring never-before-seen concept art and development footage, as well as in-depth commentary from “Halo 4” creative director Josh Holmes, franchise development director Frank O’Connor, executive producer Kiki Wolfkill, narrative director Armando Troisi, art director Kenneth Scott, as well as lead concept artists, animators, VFX artists and designers, the ViDoc offers a captivating look at the design process behind the first brand-new class of enemies in the “Halo” series since its inception more than a decade ago.

New “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn” Vignette Debuts: “Joyride”

343 Industries has premiered the fourth instalment in a series of vignettes from the upcoming live-action digital series, “Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn.”

• Synopsis: The recruits at the Corbulo Academy of Military Science train with all UNSC equipment and tactical gear, including vehicles. One recruit is a little too enthusiastic about Corbulo’s specially modified Warthog.

The video is now available exclusively on Machinima Prime and Halo Waypoint.