Classic Weapon Returns in Destiny 2: Heresy Episode

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 follows the less-than-stellar reception of Episode: Revenant, which saw criticism for its narrative and gameplay, leading to a decline in player numbers. Many hope Heresy will revitalize the game before the release of Codename: Frontiers later this year.

Bungie has already teased the return of classic weapons, as seen with the Icebreaker's reintroduction in Revenant. The recent tweet, a palindrome itself, strongly suggests The Palindrome's comeback. While not officially confirmed, the community is highly anticipating its return.

A More Powerful Palindrome?

This isn't The Palindrome's first appearance in Destiny 2; however, its previous iterations, particularly since The Witch Queen expansion (2022), have disappointed due to suboptimal perk combinations. Fans are hoping for a meta-defining perk pool this time around.

With Episode: Heresy focusing on the Hive and the Dreadnought (another classic element from the original Destiny), further weapon reintroductions are likely to be teased as the launch date approaches. The community's excitement is palpable, particularly given the current state of the game and the potential for The Palindrome to reignite player engagement.