The Warcraft III custom game scene saw a significant surge in activity on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with 45,753 sessions recorded, a substantial increase from the 7-day average. This sudden spike in interest is a great sign for the community, indicating a healthy and engaged player base. At WC3 Tracker, we're excited to dive into the details of this activity and share our insights.
Top Maps for May 17, 2026
We observed some interesting trends in the top maps for yesterday. Ordr S2 2300r took the top spot with 11,410 sessions and 4,017 unique hosts, boasting an average lobby open time of just 1.3 minutes. This map is definitely trending upwards, with a significant increase in activity compared to its average. Other top maps included Legion Td with 2,463 sessions, Ordr S2 2221r with 4,094 sessions, Direct Strike with 1,263 sessions, and Towersurvivorsv190 with 891 sessions. These maps are staples in the WC3 custom game community, and it's great to see them continuing to attract players.
Player Base & Activity
The unique BattleTag host count for May 17, 2026, was 13,700, a significant increase from the 7-day average of 2,261. This surge in unique hosts indicates that the game is attracting new players, which is essential for the community's growth. We also recorded 29,074 unique maps played, showcasing the vast diversity of custom content available on Battle.net. The average lobby open time was 2.7 minutes, and the peak concurrent lobbies reached 181, with 537 peak concurrent players.
Server Activity
Breaking down the server activity, we see that the Korean region (KR) led with 23,752 sessions and 7,119 hosts. The European region (EU) followed with 13,611 sessions and 4,003 hosts, while the US West region (USW) had 8,387 sessions and 2,606 hosts. A small number of sessions (3) and hosts (1) were recorded under the UNKNOWN category.
Notable Trends
One notable trend is the appearance of new maps in the top charts. Ordr S2 2221r, Ordr S2 2300r, Legion Td, Direct Strike, and Towersurvivorsv190 were all detected as new maps in the last 48 hours, indicating a continuous influx of fresh content for players to enjoy. This is a great sign for the community, as new maps can help keep the game feeling fresh and exciting.
About This Report
This report is part of our daily series, powered by data from WC3 Tracker, the only platform tracking live Warcraft III custom game lobby statistics. Our automated tracking provides insights into game activity, helping us understand trends and changes in the Warcraft III community.