WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Forgotten Island
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Forgotten Island

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 19,252 recorded sessions versus 1. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 3), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 1.7 min for Forgotten Island. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Forgotten Island
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeForgotten Island
Total sessions19,252 1
Unique hosts1,615 1
Avg players/lobby5.2 3
Avg lobby open time1.6 min 1.7 min
Sessions (30d)9,240 1
Tracked versions771
Last hostedJun 15, 2026Jun 15, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
8,392
0
Jun 26
11,300
1

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Forgotten Island on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 19,252 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 1 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 Forgotten Island (3).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 1.7 min for Forgotten Island. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,240 vs 1). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Forgotten Island by 1. Direct Strike has the wider host base.