WC3 TrackerMapsDirect Strike vs Space Survival
Warcraft 3 Map Comparison

Direct Strike vs Space Survival

Direct Strike is the more popular of the two, with 18,553 recorded sessions versus 35. Direct Strike averages more players per lobby (5.2 vs 1.7), suggesting larger games. Space Survival lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.2 min on average versus 1.6 min for Direct Strike. Over the past 30 days, Direct Strike has seen more activity.

Direct Strike Space Survival
Head to Head
MetricDirect StrikeSpace Survival
Total sessions18,553 35
Unique hosts1,615 5
Avg players/lobby5.2 1.7
Avg lobby open time1.6 min1.2 min
Sessions (30d)9,928 22
Tracked versions713
Last hostedJun 10, 2026Jun 10, 2026
Monthly Activity (last 2 mo)
May 26
8,392
7
Jun 26
10,554
28

Frequently Asked Questions

Comparing Direct Strike and Space Survival on Warcraft 3

Direct Strike is more popular, with 18,553 total sessions tracked on Warcraft 3 Battle.net compared to 35 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 Space Survival (1.7).
Space Survival lobbies fill faster, sitting open 1.2 min on average versus 1.6 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 (9,928 vs 22). Check the live lobby browser on WC3 Tracker for current activity.
Direct Strike has been hosted by 1,615 unique BattleTags and Space Survival by 5. Direct Strike has the wider host base.