WC3 TrackerMapsBug Evolution V.0.8 (Pr.) vs Direct Strike
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Bug Evolution V.0.8 (Pr.) vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,808 recorded sessions versus 3. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.2 min for Bug Evolution V.0.8 (Pr.). Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Bug Evolution V.0.8 (Pr.) Direct Strike
Head to Head
MetricBug Evolution V.0.8 (Pr.)Direct Strike
Total sessions341,808
Unique hosts11,615
Avg players/lobby15.2
Avg lobby open time3.2 min1.7 min
Sessions (30d)310,392
Tracked versions1102
Last hostedJun 29, 2026Jul 6, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
0
8,392
Jun 26
3
30,642
Jul 26
0
7,374

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Bug Evolution V.0.8 (Pr.) and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,808 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 3 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 (5.2) than Bug Evolution V.0.8 (Pr.) (1).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.2 min for Bug Evolution V.0.8 (Pr.). A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,392 vs 3). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Bug Evolution V.0.8 (Pr.) has been hosted by 1 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.