Why Was Torbjorn Disabled in Overwatch 2?

Overwatch 2 has had a rocky start since its launch, with server issues, account migration, and much more plaguing the free-to-play launch. Those issues seem to have plagued the game’s core gameplay loop as well as many heroes and maps have been disabled until a fix comes through for them. Damage hero Torbjorn is the latest to receive the disabled label, and in case you missed it, here’s what you need to know about why Torbjorn was disabled in Overwatch 2.

Why Was Torbjorn Disabled in Overwatch 2? – Answered

Torbjorn was disabled due to a severe bug allowing him to use his Overload ability twice in quick succession, circumventing the cooldown. He is the latest hero to have experienced a bug since Overwatch 2’s launch.

Fellow Damage hero, Bastion, has been missing in action since the game’s launch due to a bug where his ultimate would shoot more projectiles than intended. It’s important to note that Torbjorn has only been disabled from ranked game modes and can still be played in the game’s causal modes. Overwatch Commercial Leader & VP at Blizzard, Jon Spector, says that the team at Blizzard Entertainment is set to implement fixes on Oct. 25.

That’s all you need to know about why Torbjorn was disabled in Overwatch 2. Down below, you’ll find plenty of related articles giving you all the tips and tricks you need to become heroic in Overwatch 2. Be sure to check out our official review of Blizzard’s free-to-play experience or read up on if Overwatch 2 is Steam Deck compatible for all users of the fancy handheld device.