Destiny 2 players are buzzing with speculation that the legendary hand cannon, The Palindrome, will return with the February launch of Episode: Heresy. This theory stems from a cryptic palindrome tweet by the official Destiny 2 team. With Destiny 2's player base recently experiencing a downturn, many hope Episode: Heresy, preceding the "Codename: Frontiers" content drop, will revitalize the game.
Following the mixed reception of Episode: Revenant—criticized for its narrative and gameplay—Bungie has already begun teasing Heresy's content. Revenant did reintroduce some classic weapons, including the Icebreaker, hinting at a similar strategy for Heresy, launching February 4th. The team's palindrome tweet, mirroring the weapon's name, strongly suggests The Palindrome's comeback.
While not officially confirmed, the community anticipates The Palindrome's return. It's previously appeared in Destiny 2 but has been absent since The Witch Queen expansion (2022). Past iterations haven't lived up to expectations due to underwhelming perk combinations. Fans are hoping for a meta-defining perk selection this time.
A Triumphant Return for a Classic Weapon?
Details on Episode: Heresy remain scarce, but its focus on the Hive and the Dreadnought (a beloved element from the original Destiny) hints at further classic weapon reintroductions as the launch date approaches. The community eagerly awaits more teasers and the potential for a significantly improved Palindrome.
