{"id":95667,"date":"2025-09-25T04:06:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T04:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=95667"},"modified":"2025-09-25T04:06:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T04:06:16","slug":"what-changed-to-bastion-in-overwatch-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-changed-to-bastion-in-overwatch-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What changed to Bastion in Overwatch 2?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-changed-to-bastion-in-overwatch-2\/#What_changed_to_Bastion_in_Overwatch_2\" title=\"What changed to Bastion in Overwatch 2?\">What changed to Bastion in Overwatch 2?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-changed-to-bastion-in-overwatch-2\/#Introduction_to_Bastion_Changes\" title=\"Introduction to Bastion Changes\">Introduction to Bastion Changes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-changed-to-bastion-in-overwatch-2\/#Overview_of_Changes\" title=\"Overview of Changes\">Overview of Changes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-changed-to-bastion-in-overwatch-2\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-changed-to-bastion-in-overwatch-2\/#Bastion_Changes_and_Updates\" title=\"Bastion Changes and Updates\">Bastion Changes and Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-changed-to-bastion-in-overwatch-2\/#Gameplay_and_Strategies\" title=\"Gameplay and Strategies\">Gameplay and Strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-changed-to-bastion-in-overwatch-2\/#Torbjorn_and_Bastion_Relationship\" title=\"Torbj\u00f6rn and Bastion Relationship\">Torbj\u00f6rn and Bastion Relationship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-changed-to-bastion-in-overwatch-2\/#Miscellaneous\" title=\"Miscellaneous\">Miscellaneous<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_changed_to_Bastion_in_Overwatch_2\"><\/span>What changed to Bastion in Overwatch 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Bastion, a beloved <strong>hero<\/strong> in the <strong>Overwatch<\/strong> universe, has undergone significant changes in <strong>Overwatch 2<\/strong>, transforming from a stationary <strong>turret<\/strong> with a powerful <strong>rotary cannon<\/strong> to a slow-moving <strong>tank<\/strong> with a new <strong>Configuration: Assault<\/strong> ability that lasts seven seconds and has a 12-second cooldown. The changes aim to address issues with Bastion&#8217;s previous <strong>gameplay<\/strong>, including his ability to remain in a relatively safe position while bombarding the entire map with his <strong>ultimate<\/strong>, which led to his removal from all <strong>game modes<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Bastion_Changes\"><\/span>Introduction to Bastion Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Changes\"><\/span>Overview of Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In <strong>Overwatch 2<\/strong>, Bastion&#8217;s <strong>Sentry<\/strong> mode has been replaced with <strong>Configuration: Assault<\/strong>, allowing him to move slowly while dealing damage, and his <strong>ultimate<\/strong> has been changed to <strong>Configuration: Artillery<\/strong>, which enables him to launch a barrage of <strong>mortars<\/strong> at enemy positions. These changes have significantly impacted Bastion&#8217;s <strong>playstyle<\/strong> and <strong>effectiveness<\/strong> in the game.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bastion_Changes_and_Updates\"><\/span>Bastion Changes and Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What is Bastion&#8217;s new ability in Overwatch 2?<\/strong> Bastion&#8217;s new ability is <strong>Configuration: Assault<\/strong>, which allows him to transform into a slow-moving tank, dealing damage to enemies within his range.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why was Bastion removed from competitive play?<\/strong> Bastion was removed from competitive play due to a bug that allowed players to extend the duration of his <strong>Artillery Ultimate<\/strong>, making him overpowered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What happened to Bastion in the Overwatch 2 lore?<\/strong> In the <strong>Overwatch 2 lore<\/strong>, Torbj\u00f6rn freed Bastion from his wartime programming and repaired his systems, allowing him to assist in Torbj\u00f6rn&#8217;s workshop and help the humans he once fought against.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What was the Bastion bug in Overwatch 2?<\/strong> The Bastion bug allowed players to spam <strong>Artillery shells<\/strong> for the entire duration of his ultimate, making him extremely powerful.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Did Bastion get nerfed in Overwatch 2?<\/strong> Yes, Bastion was nerfed in <strong>Overwatch 2<\/strong>, with his <strong>Reconfigure<\/strong> ability no longer restoring armor when transforming, making him less tanky.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gameplay_and_Strategies\"><\/span>Gameplay and Strategies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Did Bastion get a buff in Overwatch 2?<\/strong> Yes, Bastion received a buff in <strong>Overwatch 2<\/strong>, with his <strong>maximum explosion damage falloff<\/strong> reduced and his <strong>detonation time<\/strong> decreased.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How did Bastion get buffed?<\/strong> Bastion&#8217;s buff included changes to his <strong>Recon mode<\/strong>, <strong>Ultimate<\/strong>, and <strong>A-36 Tactical Grenade<\/strong>, making him more effective in combat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is Bastion&#8217;s weakness?<\/strong> Bastion&#8217;s weaknesses include <strong>snipers<\/strong>, who can take him out with a single headshot, and <strong>Zarya<\/strong>, whose shields ignore total damage and give her more power.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Bastion a good guy?<\/strong> Bastion is a gentle and harmless robot who has been freed from his wartime programming and now assists Torbj\u00f6rn in his workshop.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Torbjorn_and_Bastion_Relationship\"><\/span>Torbj\u00f6rn and Bastion Relationship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>Why was Torbj\u00f6rn removed from competitive play?<\/strong> Torbj\u00f6rn was removed from competitive play due to bugs with his <strong>Overload ability<\/strong>, which allowed players to extend its duration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can Torbj\u00f6rn heal Bastion?<\/strong> Yes, Torbj\u00f6rn can repair Bastion, as he is the one who designed him.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why does Torbj\u00f6rn hate omnics?<\/strong> Torbj\u00f6rn has a negative opinion of omnics, believing that their level of robotic intelligence would inevitably lead to catastrophe.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Miscellaneous\"><\/span>Miscellaneous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong>What is the rarest Bastion skin?<\/strong> The rarest Bastion skin is the <strong>Lego Brick Bastion<\/strong>, which was released in 2019 as part of a limited-time event.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why did they remove Bastion&#8217;s heal?<\/strong> Bastion&#8217;s heal was removed due to an exploitable glitch that allowed players to spam his <strong>Artillery Ultimate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Bastion still available in Overwatch 2?<\/strong> Yes, Bastion is available in <strong>Overwatch 2<\/strong>, and his return to the game was announced along with the re-enabling of <strong>Junkertown<\/strong>, which was previously removed due to graphic performance issues.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What changed to Bastion in Overwatch 2? 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