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

Destiny 2 enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement over the possibility of the legendary hand cannon, The Palindrome, making a comeback with the launch of Episode: Heresy on February 4. This speculation stems from a cryptic tweet from the official Destiny 2 Twitter account, which turned out to be a palindrome—a nod to the weapon's name. As the game faces one of its lowest points in player engagement, fans are hopeful that Episode: Heresy will be a game-changer, revitalizing interest ahead of the next major content update, Codename: Frontiers.

As the current episode, Revenant, wraps up, Bungie has already started teasing what's to come. Episode: Revenant received mixed feedback, with the community expressing dissatisfaction over its narrative and gameplay elements. However, it did manage to reintroduce beloved weapons like the Icebreaker exotic sniper rifle, sparking some excitement among players.

With Episode: Heresy, Bungie seems poised to continue this trend by bringing back more classic weapons. The Palindrome, a fan-favorite since its introduction in the original Destiny, has been absent from Destiny 2 since The Witch Queen expansion in 2022. Its previous iterations in Destiny 2 were met with disappointment due to suboptimal perk selections, particularly in PvP scenarios.

This time around, fans are eagerly anticipating a revamped version of The Palindrome, hoping for a more competitive and "meta" set of perks. While details about Episode: Heresy remain scarce beyond its focus on the Hive and the Dreadnought, Bungie is likely to unveil more about the reintroduction of cherished weapons as the release date approaches.