Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 55,594 recorded sessions versus 64. 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 6.9 min for Hero Wars Icelands. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike and Hero Wars Icelands on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 55,594 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 64 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 Wars Icelands (3.5).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 6.9 min for Hero Wars Icelands. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (7,481 vs 35). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Hero Wars Icelands by 8. Direct Strike has the wider host base.