Destiny 2 Hints at Classic Weapon's Return in Heresy Episode

Destiny 2 enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement over the possibility that the iconic hand cannon, The Palindrome, might return with the launch of Episode: Heresy in February. This speculation stems from a cryptic tweet from the official Destiny 2 Twitter account, which fans quickly identified as a palindrome—a nod to the legendary weapon. As Destiny 2 navigates through one of its lowest points in player engagement, many hope that Episode: Heresy could be the catalyst to rejuvenate the game before the anticipated release of Codename: Frontiers later this year.

With Episode: Revenant wrapping up, Bungie has already started teasing fans about the next content drop. Unfortunately, Revenant fell short of expectations, receiving criticism for its lackluster narrative and gameplay, which failed to captivate the community. Despite this, Revenant did reintroduce beloved classics like the Icebreaker exotic sniper rifle, hinting at Bungie's strategy to reignite player interest through nostalgia.

Episode: Heresy, set to launch on February 4, seems poised to continue this trend by bringing back even more fan-favorite weapons, including The Palindrome. While not officially confirmed, the palindromic tweet has fueled speculation that this legendary hand cannon will return to Destiny 2. The Palindrome has a storied history in the franchise, first appearing in the original Destiny, and while it's been out of circulation since The Witch Queen expansion in 2022, its past iterations in Destiny 2 have left fans wanting more due to less than optimal perk selections.

This time around, fans are hopeful that The Palindrome will return with a more competitive set of perks, aligning it better with the current meta. As Episode: Heresy focuses on the Hive and the Dreadnought, elements fondly remembered from the original game, Bungie is likely to continue teasing the return of more classic weapons as the release date approaches, aiming to recapture the magic that once drew players to Destiny 2.