WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Zombie Attack (V 2.8)
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Zombie Attack (V 2.8)

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,984 recorded sessions versus 81. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.5), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.2 min for Zombie Attack (V 2.8). Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Zombie Attack (V 2.8)
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeZombie Attack (V 2.8)
Total sessions41,984 81
Unique hosts1,615 10
Avg players/lobby5.2 1.5
Avg lobby open time1.7 min 2.2 min
Sessions (30d)10,552 18
Tracked versions1023
Last hostedJul 6, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
18
Jun 26
30,642
32
Jul 26
7,578
9

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Zombie Attack (V 2.8) on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,984 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 81 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 Zombie Attack (V 2.8) (1.5).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.2 min for Zombie Attack (V 2.8). A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,552 vs 18). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Zombie Attack (V 2.8) by 10. Direct Strike has the wider host base.