Overwatch 2 Players Want Bastion's Classic Ultimate to Return Permanently

As a long-time Overwatch enthusiast who’s witnessed the evolution of Bastion since his debut, I must admit that I find myself yearning for the nostalgia of his Tank form ultimate from Classic mode. The current Artillery mode ult feels lackluster compared to its predecessor in terms of excitement and strategic depth.


In a refreshing throwback to the initial gameplay style and abilities of Overwatch 1, Classic Mode has rekindled the excitement among players, igniting conversations about desired features that could potentially be incorporated into Overwatch 2. A notable example of this is the growing clamor for Bastion’s ultimate skill from Overwatch 1 to be implemented in place of his current one in OW2. Let’s delve deeper into these discussions.

Players Believe Bastion’s Tank Form Ultimate Should Replace His Current One in OW2

If you haven’t experienced it yet, the Classic mode variant of Bastion offers a nostalgic take on the character, featuring elements such as his Turret form that keeps him stationary, self-healing capabilities, and, at present, his Tank form ultimate. It appears that a significant number of players find this version of the ultimate more appealing than his Artillery mode ultimate in Overwatch 2’s current setup.

As a dedicated fan, I can’t help but voice my opinion that during live play, Bastion could greatly benefit from the reintroduction of tank mode for his ultimate ability. This transformation would undeniably make the game more exciting, engaging, and a better showcase of strategic skill. Unfortunately, the current artillery mode falls short, offering nothing particularly redeeming or interesting in terms of gameplay, often feeling dull and monotonous as an ultimate ability.

— Kevin Walker (@imAVRL) November 17, 2024

On X (previously Twitter), numerous gamers, including well-known Overwatch 2 broadcasters, have expressed their views that Bastion’s present ultimate is unexciting and lacks the enjoyment or strategic complexity of his Tank form from the original version. As Twitch streamer Bogur put it, “His current ult is just SO DULL. I can’t understand why they believed it was a smart move to swap tank form with it.

These sentiments were echoed by commentator AVRL, who suggested that Bastion should get his Tank form back in Overwatch 2. “Bastion on live should have tank mode back. A far more interesting, fun, and skill-expressive ult. There’s nothing redeemable about artillery. It’s just an uninteresting, boring ultimate,” he said.

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On Reddit, other players shared their thoughts that the current ultimate isn’t thrilling and doesn’t offer as many chances as the Tank form does. The Tank ultimate enables Bastion to traverse the battlefield, score significant kills on support characters, and behave like a mini Tank hero capable of creating openings.

Instead of consistently posing a major risk, Bastion’s current ultimate isn’t always problematic, particularly for experienced players who can effectively utilize their cooldowns to dodge the artillery or simply recuperate health faster (for instance, Roadhog using his vape or Kiriko using Protection Suzu to nullify the damage).

Overwatch 2 Players Want Bastion's Classic Ultimate to Return Permanently

In the game Overwatch 2, Blizzard altered Bastion’s ultimate skill for a purpose connected to balancing, and now it suits his overall role more effectively. However, due to Bastion’s low popularity in recent seasons, it might be beneficial to reintroduce his Tank form ultimate to give him a boost and potentially stir up the game’s dynamics.

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2024-11-20 18:43