Destiny 2 Hints at Classic Weapon's Return in Heresy Episode

Destiny 2 enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement over the potential return of the legendary hand cannon, The Palindrome, which is rumored to be reintroduced with the launch of Episode: Heresy on February 4. This speculation stems from a mysterious tweet shared by the Destiny 2 team on their official Twitter page. As the game has recently experienced a significant dip in player engagement, the community is hopeful that Bungie is gearing up for a spectacular finale with Episode: Heresy, aiming to reignite interest and set the stage for the upcoming content expansion, Codename: Frontiers, later this year.

With the conclusion of Episode: Revenant on the horizon, Bungie has already begun teasing the next major update. Episode: Revenant, unfortunately, fell short of expectations, receiving criticism for its narrative and gameplay elements, which left many players feeling disconnected from the MMORPG. However, it did manage to refresh the weapon pool by bringing back classics like the Icebreaker exotic sniper rifle, a beloved weapon from the original Destiny.

Looking ahead, it appears that Bungie plans to continue this trend by reintroducing more iconic weapons with Episode: Heresy. The cryptic tweet, which turned out to be a palindrome, has led fans to believe that The Palindrome, a legendary hand cannon with a history dating back to the first Destiny, will make a comeback. While not officially confirmed, the anticipation is palpable among the Destiny 2 community.

The Return of The Palindrome Should Be a More Triumphant One This Time

This isn't the first time The Palindrome has been available in Destiny 2, but it has been absent since the 2022 release of The Witch Queen expansion. Historically a dominant force in PvP, the hand cannon's previous iterations in Destiny 2 have disappointed fans due to less desirable perk selections.

Players are eagerly anticipating a more "meta" set of perks for The Palindrome in its upcoming return. Although details about Episode: Heresy are scarce beyond its focus on the Hive and the Dreadnought, another iconic element from the original game, Bungie is expected to tease the reintroduction of additional fan-favorite weapons as the release date approaches.