WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Forest Expansion
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Forest Expansion

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,897 recorded sessions versus 581. Forest Expansion averages more players per lobby (6.6 vs 5.2), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 9.4 min for Forest Expansion. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Forest Expansion
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeForest Expansion
Total sessions41,897 581
Unique hosts1,615 18
Avg players/lobby5.26.6
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 9.4 min
Sessions (30d)10,471 42
Tracked versions10213
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
63
Jun 26
30,642
312
Jul 26
7,474
33

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Forest Expansion on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,897 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 581 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Forest Expansion has more players per lobby on average (6.6) than Direct Strike (5.2).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 9.4 min for Forest Expansion. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,471 vs 42). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Forest Expansion by 18. Direct Strike has the wider host base.