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 comes amidst a period of low player counts and retention for Destiny 2, leading many to hope Heresy will revitalize the game before the later release of Codename: Frontiers.

Episode: Revenant, the current episode, received mixed reception, with criticism focused on its narrative and gameplay. While it did reintroduce some classic weapons like the Icebreaker, its overall impact was underwhelming.

The recent tweet from the official Destiny 2 Twitter account, a palindrome itself, fueled speculation about The Palindrome's return. While not officially confirmed, the connection is strong, given the weapon's history in the Destiny franchise.

A More Promising Return for The Palindrome?

This isn't The Palindrome's first appearance in Destiny 2; however, its previous iterations, notably absent since The Witch Queen expansion in 2022, disappointed players due to suboptimal perk combinations. This time, fans anticipate a more competitive perk selection, aligning with the current meta.

Details about Episode: Heresy remain scarce, beyond its focus on the Hive and the Dreadnought (another nostalgic element from the original Destiny). However, as the release date approaches, Bungie is likely to reveal more fan-favorite weapon returns. The anticipation surrounding The Palindrome's comeback, and the potential for other classic weapon reintroductions, is high amongst the Destiny 2 community.