Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 48,364 recorded sessions versus 20. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 2), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.3 min for 2.96. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Direct Strike is more popular, with 48,364 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 20 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 (5.3) than 2.96 (2).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.3 min for 2.96. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,445 vs 0). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
2.96 has been hosted by 2 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.