WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Zombie Survival
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Zombie Survival

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 41,634 recorded sessions versus 466. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.9), suggesting larger games. Zombie Survival lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.5 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Zombie Survival
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeZombie Survival
Total sessions41,634 466
Unique hosts1,615 23
Avg players/lobby5.2 1.9
Avg lobby open time1.7 min1.5 min
Sessions (30d)10,789 38
Tracked versions10223
Last hostedJul 5, 2026Jul 5, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
8,392
48
Jun 26
30,642
202
Jul 26
7,181
15

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Zombie Survival on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 41,634 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 466 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 Survival (1.9).
Zombie Survival lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.5 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,789 vs 38). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Zombie Survival by 23. Direct Strike has the wider host base.