Classic Weapon Returns in Destiny 2's Episode: Heresy

Destiny 2 enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement over the potential return of the legendary hand cannon, The Palindrome, speculated to coincide with the launch of Episode: Heresy on February 4. This speculation stems from a cryptic tweet from the Destiny 2 team's official Twitter page, which was a palindrome—a phrase that reads the same forward and backward, mirroring the name of the iconic weapon.

With Destiny 2 experiencing a dip in player numbers and engagement, the community is hopeful that Episode: Heresy could be the game-changer needed to rekindle interest before the next major update, Codename: Frontiers, later this year. As the current episode, Revenant, concludes, it received mixed reviews due to its narrative shortcomings and lack of engaging gameplay, though it did manage to reintroduce beloved weapons like the Icebreaker exotic sniper rifle.

Bungie seems poised to leverage nostalgia further with Episode: Heresy, hinting at more classic weapons returning to the game. The Palindrome, a fan-favorite since its debut in the original Destiny, last appeared in Destiny 2 during The Witch Queen expansion in 2022. However, its previous iterations have not met player expectations, primarily due to suboptimal perk selections.

Fans are optimistic that the upcoming version of The Palindrome will boast more competitive, "meta" perks, enhancing its appeal in PvP scenarios. While details about Episode: Heresy remain sparse, aside from its focus on the Hive and the Dreadnought from the original game, the community eagerly anticipates further announcements about the reintroduction of cherished weapons as the release date approaches.