Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 24,435 recorded sessions versus 4. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2.5), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 3 min for Hero Survival X. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike and Hero Survival X on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 24,435 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 4 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 Hero Survival X (2.5).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 3 min for Hero Survival X. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,643 vs 2). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Hero Survival X by 2. Direct Strike has the wider host base.