Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 44,023 recorded sessions versus 32. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 2), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.4 min for Royal Arena. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike and Royal Arena on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 44,023 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 32 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 Royal Arena (2).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 3.4 min for Royal Arena. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,841 vs 6). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Royal Arena by 5. Direct Strike has the wider host base.