Classic Weapon Returns to Destiny 2 in Heresy Episode

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 from the official Destiny 2 Twitter account, mirroring the weapon's name and hinting at its comeback.

Destiny 2's player base has recently dipped, making Episode: Heresy crucial for revitalizing the game before the upcoming "Codename: Frontiers" content drop. Episode: Revenant, while introducing classic weapons like the Icebreaker, fell short of expectations due to a weak narrative and underwhelming gameplay, leaving many players dissatisfied.

The cryptic tweet, a palindrome itself, strongly suggests The Palindrome's return on February 4th. While not officially confirmed, the connection is undeniable, especially given the weapon's history in the Destiny franchise.

A More Powerful Palindrome?

This isn't The Palindrome's first appearance in Destiny 2; however, its previous iterations, absent since The Witch Queen expansion (2022), disappointed players with subpar perk combinations. Fans eagerly anticipate a more competitive, "meta" perk selection this time around.

With Episode: Heresy focusing on the Hive and the Dreadnought – another beloved element from the original Destiny – Bungie is likely to unveil more fan-favorite weapon returns as the launch date approaches. The anticipation is high for a triumphant return of The Palindrome and other classic weaponry.