Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 18,504 recorded sessions versus 16. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.8), suggesting larger games. Izzys Virus Infection lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.4 min on average versus 1.6 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike and Izzys Virus Infection on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 18,504 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 16 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 Izzys Virus Infection (1.8).
Izzys Virus Infection lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.4 min on average versus 1.6 min for Direct Strike. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,850 vs 17). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Izzys Virus Infection by 7. Direct Strike has the wider host base.