Destiny 2 Teases Return of a Classic Weapon in Episode: Heresy

Destiny 2 players are buzzing with speculation that the legendary hand cannon, The Palindrome, will return with the February launch of Episode: Heresy. This excitement stems from a cryptic palindrome tweet from the official Destiny 2 team. With Destiny 2 recently experiencing a dip in player numbers, many hope Episode: Heresy will revitalize the game before the upcoming "Codename: Frontiers" content drop.

Episode: Revenant, the current episode, received mixed reviews, with criticism focused on its narrative and gameplay. While it did reintroduce popular weapons like the Icebreaker, it didn't fully satisfy the community. Now, all eyes are on Episode: Heresy, launching February 4th.

The cryptic tweet, a palindrome itself, strongly hints at The Palindrome's return. This legendary hand cannon, a veteran of the original Destiny, hasn't been available since The Witch Queen expansion in 2022. Past iterations haven't lived up to expectations due to less-than-ideal perk combinations, leading to disappointment among PvP enthusiasts.

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

This isn't The Palindrome's first appearance in Destiny 2, but fans are hoping this time will be different. They're anticipating a more "meta" perk selection to make it a competitive force. While details about Episode: Heresy remain scarce beyond its Hive and Dreadnought focus (another nostalgic element from the original game), more fan-favorite weapon returns are likely to be teased as the release date approaches.