Destiny 2 enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement over the possibility that the legendary hand cannon, The Palindrome, will make a triumphant return with the launch of Episode: Heresy on February 4. This speculation was sparked by a mysterious tweet from the Destiny 2 team's official Twitter page. With the game experiencing a recent dip in player numbers and engagement, the community is hopeful that Episode: Heresy could be the much-needed revival ahead of the next major content update, Codename: Frontiers, later this year.
As Destiny 2 wraps up its second episode, Revenant, Bungie has already started teasing fans about what's to come. Episode: Revenant received mixed reviews, with players expressing dissatisfaction with its narrative and gameplay, which failed to captivate the community. Despite this, Revenant managed to refresh the weapon pool by bringing back classics like the Icebreaker exotic sniper rifle, a fan-favorite from the original Destiny.
It appears that Bungie is gearing up to reintroduce more iconic weapons in Episode: Heresy. A cryptic message posted on the official Destiny 2 Twitter, which turned out to be a palindrome, has led fans to believe that The Palindrome, a legendary hand cannon known from the series since the first Destiny, might be making a comeback. Although not officially confirmed, the anticipation is palpable.
The Return of The Palindrome Should Be a More Triumphant One This Time
This won't be the first time players have had the chance to wield The Palindrome in Destiny 2, but it has been absent from the game since the launch of The Witch Queen expansion in 2022. Previously, the hand cannon was celebrated for its dominance in PvP, though its last iteration in Destiny 2 disappointed many due to its less-than-stellar perk options.
Fans are eagerly anticipating that the next version of The Palindrome will come equipped with a more competitive set of perks. While details about Episode: Heresy remain scarce, aside from its focus on the Hive and the Dreadnought - elements beloved from the original game - it's expected that Bungie will continue to tease the return of other fan-favorite weapons as the release date approaches.
