Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,984 recorded sessions versus 79. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3.5), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2 min for Castle Fight Fixed. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Castle Fight Fixed and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,984 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 79 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 Castle Fight Fixed (3.5).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2 min for Castle Fight Fixed. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,552 vs 23). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Castle Fight Fixed has been hosted by 15 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.