Classic Destiny Weapon Returns in 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 release of Codename: Frontiers later this year.

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 limited. Heresy, however, promises a more substantial weapon refresh.

The recent tweet from the official Destiny 2 account, cleverly constructed as a palindrome, 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 Powerful Palindrome?

This isn't The Palindrome's first appearance in Destiny 2; however, its absence since The Witch Queen expansion (2022) and previous underwhelming perk combinations have left fans wanting more. This time, players hope for a meta-defining perk pool.

With Heresy focusing on the Hive and the Dreadnought – both beloved elements from the original Destiny – further fan-favorite weapon returns are anticipated as the launch date approaches. Bungie's strategic reintroduction of classic weapons suggests a concerted effort to reignite player engagement.