Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 22,210 recorded sessions versus 86. Dark Deeds Redux B89 averages more players per lobby (5.5 vs 5.2), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 18.1 min for Dark Deeds Redux B89. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Dark Deeds Redux B89 and Direct Strike on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 22,210 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 86 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Dark Deeds Redux B89 has more players per lobby on average (5.5) than Direct Strike (5.2).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 18.1 min for Dark Deeds Redux B89. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,653 vs 2). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Dark Deeds Redux B89 has been hosted by 5 unique BattleTags and Direct Strike by 1,615. Direct Strike has the wider host base.