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 this episode will revitalize the game before the upcoming "Codename: Frontiers" content drop.
Episode: Revenant, the current episode, received mixed reception, with criticism aimed at its narrative and gameplay. However, it did reintroduce some classic weapons, including the Icebreaker sniper rifle. Following this trend, Episode: Heresy, launching February 4th, is anticipated to bring back more fan favorites. The team's palindrome tweet, mirroring the weapon's name, strongly suggests The Palindrome's return.
While not officially confirmed, the community believes this marks The Palindrome's comeback. It was previously available but has been absent since The Witch Queen expansion in 2022. Past iterations have disappointed some due to less-than-ideal perk combinations. This time, players are hoping for a more competitive perk selection.
The Palindrome's Return: A Second Chance?
This isn't The Palindrome's first appearance in Destiny 2. However, its previous iterations haven't lived up to expectations, particularly in PvP. Fans are eagerly anticipating a meta-defining perk pool for this legendary hand cannon. With Episode: Heresy focusing on the Hive and the Dreadnought—both beloved elements from the original Destiny—further weapon reintroductions are likely as the launch date approaches.
