If your text chat in Overwatch 2 is on, you might have seen the term “diff” mentioned by someone. Similarly, Valorant players may have encountered the same. For those who are new to online multiplayer FPS games – here’s a quick guide that will clear your doubts. Check out what does “diff” mean in OW2 and Valorant.
What does “Diff” mean in Overwatch 2 & Valorant?
Diff essentially means “Difference”. The player who is saying this is implying that a particular character on their team out-performed the same character on the other team. And so, they mean that it led to the former’s victory.
For example, in OW2, they may say Kiriko diff whereas, in Valorant, they may say Jett diff. They are comparing the characters and “diff” is meant to be a roast/taunt to enemies after their own team wins. It is also a way to put the blame on a specific player and criticize them. Whereas, in reality, the entire team in a PVP scenario is responsible for the win/loss. It does not boil down to one player’s skills – it could be the decisions taken by individuals, time and location of death, coordination between team members, positioning, aiming skills, and much more.
In case you see this directed at you – don’t be disheartened. Every online match isn’t created the same and there are some good days and bad days. To avoid any form of toxicity though, it’s best to turn off the chat and only ping important information.
Pinging gets the job done without anyone insulting your skills, especially in a non-competitive match where players from various ranks can play together. This will ensure that you just focus on getting better at the game through consistent practice, instead of taking enemy player taunts to heart.
During those scenarios where someone is being extremely toxic and is sending abusive chats, you can mute, block or report the player. Here’s how to do it in Valorant and how to do it in Overwatch 2.
That’s all about the meaning of “diff” in Valorant, Overwatch 2 or most other character-based shooter games. Stick around with Gamer Tweak for more tips and tricks for these games!
