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

Destiny 2's upcoming Episode: Heresy, launching February 4th, is generating significant buzz among fans due to a cryptic tweet hinting at the return of the legendary hand cannon, The Palindrome. This speculation follows a period of declining player numbers and retention for Destiny 2, leading many to hope Heresy will revitalize the game before the release of Codename: Frontiers later in the year.

Episode: Revenant, the current episode, received mixed reviews, with criticism aimed at its narrative and gameplay. While it did reintroduce some classic weapons, such as the Icebreaker, it failed to fully reignite player enthusiasm.

The recent tweet from the official Destiny 2 account, cleverly crafted as a palindrome, fueled speculation regarding The Palindrome's return. While not explicitly confirmed, the connection between the tweet and the weapon's name is undeniable, particularly given its history in the original Destiny.

A More Competitive Palindrome?

While The Palindrome has previously been available in Destiny 2, its absence since the 2022 Witch Queen expansion and underwhelming perk combinations in past iterations have left fans wanting more. This time, players hope for a meta-defining perk pool to make the weapon truly competitive.

With Episode: Heresy focusing on the Hive and the Dreadnought – both beloved elements from the original Destiny – further reveals of returning fan-favorite weapons are anticipated as the launch date approaches. The anticipation surrounding The Palindrome's return, and the potential for other classic weapons to reappear, suggests that Bungie aims to deliver a significant content update to address recent player concerns.