Fans are outraged after 343 Industries announced that they would be releasing a cookbook instead of new gameplay content for their latest title. (Image via Halo/Twitter)

"Is this a joke?" - Fans disappointed with 343 Industries following Halo cookbook announcement

By Kobi Beef

Modified Apr 08, 2022 08:16 GMT

The official Halo Twitter account announced today that a cookbook based on the popular gaming series has been produced, sending fans into a frenzy.

Over the last few weeks, fans have been upset with the lack of updates and new content for the series' latest entry, Halo Infinite.

Many have also been dissatisfied with 343 Industries' perceived lack of commitment to the game. The studio has seemingly been more focused on expanding its influence by collaborating with other popular games such as Among Us and Minecraft. It also had a recent collaboration with the Dr Squatch Soap company.

While fans have been anxiously awaiting new content for Infinite, 343 Industries instead announced that a cookbook would be released later this year.

Halo

@Halo

Time to upgrade your armory right alongside your pantry. Announcing, the official Halo Cookbook from @insighteditions! Available for pre-order right now, releasing in August.

aka.ms/Halo_Cookbook

Halo: The Official Cookbook is written by Victoria Rosenthal, who has previously authored cookbooks for Destiny, Street Fighter and Fallout. It will reportedly have more than 70 recipes.

The cookbook is set to debut on August 16 and can also be preordered as of today.

Fans react to Halo's cookbook announcement

A cookbook based on a popular game series could be a fun way to merge gaming and cooking. However, it appears that fans are outraged that 343 Industries announced the release of a cookbook before adding more content to their latest game.

Many fans expressed their disappointment in the reply section under the Twitter announcement. While some asked if the announcement was a joke, others made fun of it.

FaZe Snip3down

@Snip3down

@Halo @insighteditions Guess April fools is an every day thing over there

Cameron

@savxgr

@Halo @insighteditions twitter.com/savxgr/status/…

Cameron

@savxgr

343i Classic Chicken Pot Pie recipe:
-peas (frozen)
-chicken broth
-I Can't Believe It's Not Butter
-ham instead of chicken (now that's called "innovation")

Blend ingredients. Microwave for 30 seconds or until lukewarm. Enjoy ;)

*pie crust available in Season 12 for $29.99

Dimsii | Angel

@DimsiiHCS

@Halo @insighteditions How about you guys cook up some new content.

kayla

@iKaylur

@Halo @insighteditions Is this a joke?

Damiel Smith

@damiel_smith

@Halo @insighteditions @PsychoFroggy

343i is really trying my patience bruh, forreal

Skopin

@Skopin830

@Halo @insighteditions So do these recipes call for serving them half-baked and telling everyone you'll finish cooking them in a few months?

Or leaving out various ingredients that they would expect to be included?

TXCharlie20

@TXCharlie20

@Halo @insighteditions This is ridiculous. So many problems with Infinite but goddammit we got a cook book. Sad to see

Porkpants (RG) 🥓👖

@NatorMVP

@Halo @insighteditions WTF is Halo specific about that? There’s no food mentioned in the game and the pictures on the cover look like generic stuff you can find recipes for anywhere.