They brought over the last word and hawkmoon to year two along with just about every other weapon earned from exotic bounties I don't see why they can't bring thorn to year 3 at least
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If Trials never existed then I can foresee that it should have been available in year 2 already (I don't hate trials I love it but not much‚ its just the fact that the gun stops you from healing and can still create the most frustrating encounters)