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

Destiny 2 players are buzzing with speculation about the return of the legendary hand cannon, The Palindrome, coinciding with the February launch of Episode: Heresy. This speculation 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, potentially the game's strongest episode yet, will revitalize the game before the later-this-year release of Codename: Frontiers.

Following the somewhat underwhelming reception of Episode: Revenant—criticized for its narrative and gameplay—Bungie is teasing upcoming content. While Revenant did reintroduce classic weapons like the Icebreaker, the community anticipates even more nostalgic additions with Heresy, launching February 4th. The team's palindrome tweet, quickly deciphered by fans, strongly hints at The Palindrome's return, a legendary hand cannon from the original Destiny. While not officially confirmed, the connection is undeniable.

The Return of The Palindrome: A Chance for Redemption?

This isn't The Palindrome's first appearance in Destiny 2; however, its absence since The Witch Queen expansion (2022) and past underwhelming perk combinations have left fans wanting. This time, players hope for a more meta-defining perk selection. While details about Episode: Heresy remain scarce beyond its Hive and Dreadnought focus (another original Destiny favorite), further weapon reveals are likely as the February 4th launch approaches.