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 theory stems from a cryptic palindrome tweet by 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 later-this-year release of Codename: Frontiers.

Episode: Revenant, the current episode, received mixed reviews. While the reintroduction of classic weapons like the Icebreaker was welcomed, the episode's narrative and gameplay content fell short of expectations, leaving some players feeling unengaged.

However, Bungie seems poised to reintroduce more beloved weapons in Heresy, launching February 4th. The team's palindrome tweet—a word or phrase reading the same backward and forward—quickly sparked speculation about The Palindrome's return, given the weapon's namesake and history in the Destiny franchise. While not officially confirmed, the connection is strong enough to excite fans.

The Return of The Palindrome: A Chance for Redemption?

This isn't The Palindrome's first appearance in Destiny 2. Absent since the 2022 Witch Queen expansion, its previous iterations disappointed many due to less-than-ideal perk combinations. This time, players hope for a more "meta" perk selection, making it a competitive force.

While details about Episode: Heresy remain scarce beyond its Hive and Dreadnought focus (another beloved element from the original Destiny), more fan-favorite weapon reveals are likely as the launch date approaches.