How to unlock Bastion in Overwatch 2: Abilities, class, and more explained

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Overwatch 2 is finally out now and is garnering a growing player count based on its new free-to-play status. Additionally, the game is set to feature both new and returning heroes that players can use and brings about a few changes that range from much-needed to controversial.

One such returning hero to Overwatch 2 from the original game is Bastion, the Siege Automaton capable of dealing immense damage. The character has seen some changes in this new outing, which will impact how you play him in the game and how he compliments other heroes in the team.

This Overwatch 2 guide will take you through how to unlock Bastion in the game, along with a rundown of his abilities and more. If you’re a Bastion main or frequently use this strong-armed mech, read on to learn more about him in Overwatch 2.

Bastion has received a number of changes in Overwatch 2, with the character’s abilities being tweaked significantly to compensate for the shift to a 5v5 arena match. Below, we will be taking a look at the current status of the character and the moveset that he comes with.

But first, let’s talk about how to unlock Bastion in the game. An official statement from Blizzard Entertainment said that one will need to play over 100 quickplay matches to unlock every hero. After the game’s release, it has been revealed that participating in 30 unranked matches will automatically unlock Bastion in the game. Winning a game counts as double, so you might not even need to play 30 rounds to unlock it.

Bastion is a Damage class hero, equipped with enough firepower to seek out, engage, and defeat enemies head-on. Damage heroes are structured in such a way that their abilities deal high damage and have a larger health pool.

Given below is a list of abilities