Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 48,241 recorded sessions versus 14. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.3 vs 1), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.7 min for 2.9a1. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Direct Strike is more popular, with 48,241 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 14 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 2.9a1 (1).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 2.7 min for 2.9a1. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,727 vs 13). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
2.9a1 has been hosted by 3 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.