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Destiny 2 Teases Return of a Classic Weapon in Episode: Heresy

by Joseph Mar 15,2025

Destiny 2 Teases Return of a Classic Weapon in Episode: Heresy

Destiny 2 players are buzzing with speculation that the legendary hand cannon, The Palindrome, will return with the February launch of Episode: Heresy. This excitement stems from a cryptic palindrome tweet from the official Destiny 2 Twitter account—a word puzzle mirroring the weapon's name. With Destiny 2 recently experiencing a dip in player numbers, many hope Episode: Heresy will revitalize the game before the later-this-year release of Codename: Frontiers.

Episode: Revenant, the current episode, received mixed reviews. While the reintroduction of classic weapons like the Icebreaker exotic sniper rifle was welcomed, the episode's narrative and gameplay content fell short of expectations, leaving some players feeling underwhelmed.

However, Bungie seems poised to address this with Episode: Heresy, launching February 4th. The palindrome tweet, strongly hinting at The Palindrome's return, has ignited considerable fan anticipation. While not officially confirmed, the connection is undeniable, especially given The Palindrome's history in the Destiny franchise, appearing even in the original Destiny.

The Return of The Palindrome: A Second Chance for Glory?

This won't be The Palindrome's first appearance in Destiny 2. However, its absence since The Witch Queen expansion in 2022, coupled with past disappointing perk combinations, has left fans wanting more. This time, players hope for a "meta" perk selection to make the hand cannon a truly competitive force.

While details about Episode: Heresy remain scarce, its focus on the Hive and the Dreadnought (another beloved element from the original Destiny) suggests more fan-favorite weapon returns are likely as the release date approaches. Bungie's teasing tactics are clearly working, building excitement for what promises to be a significant content drop.

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