Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 42,767 recorded sessions versus 40. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.9), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.4 min for Synergy. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Direct Strike is more popular, with 42,767 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 40 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 Synergy (1.9).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.4 min for Synergy. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (11,037 vs 19). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Synergy by 15. Direct Strike has the wider host base.