WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Neoncity
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Neoncity

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,897 recorded sessions versus 31. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.6), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 1.9 min for Neoncity. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Neoncity
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeNeoncity
Total sessions41,897 31
Unique hosts1,615 18
Avg players/lobby5.2 1.6
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 1.9 min
Sessions (30d)10,480 16
Tracked versions1022
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
13
Jun 26
30,642
56
Jul 26
7,474
9

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Neoncity on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,897 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 31 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 Neoncity (1.6).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 1.9 min for Neoncity. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,480 vs 16). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Neoncity by 18. Direct Strike has the wider host base.