Destiny 2 players are buzzing with speculation that the legendary hand cannon, The Palindrome, will return with the February launch of Episode: Heresy. This speculation stems from a cryptic palindrome tweet from the official Destiny 2 team. 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 appreciated, the episode's narrative and gameplay content fell short of expectations, leaving some players feeling dissatisfied.

However, Bungie seems poised to deliver more classic weapons in Episode: Heresy, launching February 4th. The team's palindrome tweet—a word sequence reading the same backward and forward—strongly hints at The Palindrome's return, a legendary hand cannon from the original Destiny. While not officially confirmed, the connection is widely accepted by fans.

The Return of The Palindrome: A Chance for Redemption?

This won't be The Palindrome's first appearance in Destiny 2; however, it's been absent since The Witch Queen expansion in 2022. Previous iterations have disappointed some due to less-than-ideal perk combinations. Fans are hoping this time, The Palindrome will boast more meta-relevant perks.

While details on Episode: Heresy remain scarce, its focus on the Hive and the Dreadnought (another beloved element from the original game) suggests more fan-favorite weapon returns may be on the horizon. Expect more teasers as the February 4th release date approaches.