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

Destiny 2 Hints at Classic Weapon

Destiny 2 enthusiasts are buzzing with speculation following a cryptic tweet from the official Destiny 2 team, hinting at the return of the legendary hand cannon, The Palindrome. Scheduled to appear alongside the launch of Episode: Heresy in February, this announcement comes at a crucial time for the game, which has recently seen one of its lowest player counts and retention rates. Fans are hopeful that Episode: Heresy will breathe new life into the game ahead of its next major content update, Codename: Frontiers, later this year.

As the curtain closes on Episode: Revenant, Bungie has already begun teasing future content drops. Although Revenant received mixed reviews for its underwhelming narrative and gameplay, it did reintroduce some beloved classics to the game, including the iconic Icebreaker exotic sniper rifle—a nostalgic throwback to the original Destiny. Building on this trend, Bungie seems determined to bring even more cherished weapons back into players’ arsenals with Heresy, set to launch on February 4.

The recent tweet, which reads the same forward and backward—a palindrome—was quickly identified as a nod to The Palindrome, a legendary hand cannon that has appeared sporadically throughout the series since its inception. While not officially confirmed, fans are eagerly anticipating its return as part of the upcoming episode.

Fans Hope for Improved Perks This Time Around

Although The Palindrome has made appearances in Destiny 2 before, it has been absent since the release of The Witch Queen expansion in 2022. In the past, the weapon was celebrated for its dominance in PvP modes, but its more recent iterations have fallen short due to less desirable perk configurations. This time around, players are crossing their fingers for a more competitive and "meta-friendly" version of the gun.

Beyond The Palindrome, details about Episode: Heresy remain scarce, though it is expected to focus heavily on the Hive and the Dreadnought—a cornerstone of the original Destiny lore. As the release date approaches, Bungie is likely to unveil additional fan-favorite weapons to keep players excited. For now, Destiny 2 fans are holding onto hope that Episode: Heresy will mark a triumphant comeback for both old and new content alike.