Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 47,430 recorded sessions versus 1,104. Hlw8.4ahotfix averages more players per lobby (5.6 vs 5.3), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 4.6 min for Hlw8.4ahotfix. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.
Comparing Direct Strike and Hlw8.4ahotfix on Warcraft 3
Direct Strike is more popular, with 47,430 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 1,104 for the other. Popularity can shift over time — WC3 Tracker records live lobby activity across all servers.
Hlw8.4ahotfix has more players per lobby on average (5.6) than Direct Strike (5.3).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.7 min on average versus 4.6 min for Hlw8.4ahotfix. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (10,021 vs 42). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Hlw8.4ahotfix by 112. Direct Strike has the wider host base.