WC3 TrackerMaps3.2 vs Direct Strike
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

3.2 vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,587 recorded sessions versus 19. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 1.5), suggesting larger games. 3.2 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.4 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

3.2 Direct Strike
Head to Head
Metric3.2Direct Strike
Total sessions1947,587
Unique hosts41,615
Avg players/lobby1.55.3
Avg lobby open time1.4 min 1.7 min
Sessions (30d)09,859
Tracked versions6104
Last hostedJul 4, 2026Jul 11, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
5
8,392
Jun 26
16
30,642
Jul 26
2
14,529

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing 3.2 and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,587 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 19 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Direct Strike has more players per lobby on average (5.3) than 3.2 (1.5).
3.2 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.4 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,859 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
3.2 has been hosted by 4 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.