WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Starcraft Total War
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Starcraft Total War

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 27,905 recorded sessions versus 3. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 2.4 min for Starcraft Total War. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Starcraft Total War
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeStarcraft Total War
Total sessions27,905 3
Unique hosts1,615 1
Avg players/lobby5.2 1
Avg lobby open time1.6 min 2.4 min
Sessions (30d)9,769 3
Tracked versions871
Last hostedJun 24, 2026Jun 21, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
8,392
0
Jun 26
20,783
3

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Starcraft Total War on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 27,905 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 3 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 Starcraft Total War (1).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 2.4 min for Starcraft Total War. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,769 vs 3). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Starcraft Total War by 1. Direct Strike has the wider host base.