WC3 TrackerMaps6.9k2 vs Direct Strike
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

6.9k2 vs Direct Strike

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 56,059 recorded sessions versus 14. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.6), suggesting larger games. 6.9k2 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.7 min on average versus 1.7 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

6.9k2 Direct Strike
Head to Head
Metric6.9k2Direct Strike
Total sessions1456,059
Unique hosts51,615
Avg players/lobby1.65.2
Avg lobby open time0.7 min 1.7 min
Sessions (30d)27,402
Tracked versions3114
Last hostedJul 26, 2026Jul 26, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 3 mo)
May 26
3
8,392
Jun 26
5
30,642
Jul 26
16
446,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing 6.9k2 and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 56,059 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 (5.2) than 6.9k2 (1.6).
6.9k2 lobbies fill faster, sitting open 0.7 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 (7,402 vs 2). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
6.9k2 has been hosted by 5 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.