WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Newevolution
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Newevolution

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,587 recorded sessions versus 35. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 2.5), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.1 min for Newevolution. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Newevolution
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeNewevolution
Total sessions47,587 35
Unique hosts1,615 7
Avg players/lobby5.3 2.5
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 2.1 min
Sessions (30d)9,859 2
Tracked versions1047
Last hostedJul 11, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
11
Jun 26
30,642
28
Jul 26
14,529
4

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Newevolution on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,587 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 35 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 (5.3) than Newevolution (2.5).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.1 min for Newevolution. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,859 vs 2). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Newevolution by 7. Direct Strike has the wider host base.