WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Journey To The End
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Journey To The End

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 18,523 recorded sessions versus 13. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 4), suggesting larger games. Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 2.4 min for Journey To The End. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Journey To The End
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeJourney To The End
Total sessions18,523 13
Unique hosts1,615 4
Avg players/lobby5.2 4
Avg lobby open time1.6 min 2.4 min
Sessions (30d)9,667 12
Tracked versions713
Last hostedJun 10, 2026Jun 9, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
8,392
3
Jun 26
10,523
12

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Journey To The End on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 18,523 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 13 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 Journey To The End (4).
Direct Strike lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.6 min on average versus 2.4 min for Journey To The End. A shorter open time usually means a healthier, more in-demand map.
Direct Strike has had more sessions in the last 30 days (9,667 vs 12). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Journey To The End by 4. Direct Strike has the wider host base.