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Bastion return date to Overwatch 2 finally confirmed (Image via Blizzard)

Bastion is a hero in Overwatch 2 who was recently removed from the title due to a glitch in the hero’s ultimate ability along with Torbjörn. While the return date for this Omnic Hero post has yet to be confirmed, the community now has insights into his arrival at the shooter title.

Bastion also appeared in the original Overwatch game from 2016. Since then, it has received an overhaul and rework for the latest title.

As an iconic hero of the series, his removal infuriated fans. However, based on the latest information received via John Spector, the date of his return has been confirmed.


Everything fans need to know about Bastion’s return in Overwatch 2

Happy news, folks. Bastion and Torbjorn are located in Junkertown, and we’re arranging for them to join the other Overwatch agents 10/25.

Bastion will finally join the rest of the Hero roster in October 25 2022, Along with Torbjörn and will return with Overwatch 2’s Halloween event Junkerstein’s Revenge: Wrath of the Bridewhich also begins on the same date.

As mentioned in the tweet, Bastion and Torbjörn have been located in Junkertown, which means that both heroes who have been removed will return to the game for this Halloween event.

Overwatch 2 launches on October 4. However, due to a flaw in Bastion’s ability, it was removed from the playable list. While Torbjörn was only removed from the competitive play mode, the former was completely removed from the title on October 10. He has since been absent from the game but will finally be back next week.


Why was Bastion removed from Overwatch 2?

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stronghold Temporarily removed from title due to an error in his final ‘Artillery’ ability. This flaw allowed him to fire infinite mortars at his enemies.

Usually, the final comes with an ammo count of three. However, due to this game-breaking bug, players were able to exploit his ending and fire unlimited fire at unsuspecting enemies, thus giving themselves an unfair advantage.

🚨 QUICK PSA Bastion and Torbjörn are taking a quick trip to the workshop as we eliminate some bugs in their ability sets! 🛠️ Bastion will not be available in all modes during this time, while Torbjörn will still be playable in Quick Play. https://t.co/ghjLL5KV7b

The developers quickly noticed this and it was immediately removed from the game along with Torbjörn who was experiencing similar issues.


Monitor 2 It is a team-based first-person shooter game where two teams of five players compete against each other using “champions” who possess unique abilities and abilities.

Each hero belongs to a role and each role in the game has its own responsibilities in the match.

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It’s free to play and currently available for download on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.

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