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Big Walk
Big Walk is a 2–12-player online co-op adventure developed by House House and published by Panic, available now on Windows, macOS, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Release
- August 4, 2026
- Players
- 2–12 online
- Crossplay
- PC/Mac, PS5, and Switch 2
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, PS5, and Switch 2
- Mode
- Online co-op adventure
Verified Game Information
Developed and published
Big Walk is developed by House House and published by Panic.
Host-owned save
The host owns the world save and must host again when the group returns.
A complete journey
The handcrafted world has a beginning, middle, and end, and can be revisited after the ending.
New Player Guide
Bring people you know
There is no public matchmaking; plan an online group of 2–12 people you know.
Choose a group setup
The host chooses a world setup for two, three, or four or more players.
Invite the group
Use a platform friends list or a host-generated Join Code; crossplay works across PC/Mac, PS5, and Switch 2.
Communicate and explore
Use proximity voice or text chat, gestures, and tools to solve problems together; a microphone is not required.
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Game Overview
Big Walk is an online co-op adventure developed by House House and published by Panic. It released on August 4, 2026 for Windows, macOS, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
At a glance
- Release: August 4, 2026.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
- Players: 2–12 players in online co-op.
- Crossplay: Players on PC/Mac, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 can play together.
- Public matchmaking: Not available. Play with people you know through a friends list or Join Code.
- Local co-op: Not available. There is no split-screen or couch co-op; multiplayer is online only.
What to expect
Big Walk is built around exploring and solving problems together. A group can choose a world setup for two players, three players, or four or more players. Proximity voice and text chat, gestures, and tools support group communication; a microphone is not required. You can move around alone temporarily, but the main journey cannot be completed alone.
The host owns the world save and must host again when the group returns. The handcrafted journey has a beginning, middle, and end, and the group can revisit the world after the ending.
Redemption Codes
None available
No redemption codes were found in the verified research. Join Codes are for inviting players, not redeeming rewards.
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Game Basics
Release, developer, publisher, and adventure overview.
Platforms
Windows, macOS, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Online Co-op
Online groups support 2–12 players; the main journey cannot be completed solo.
Crossplay
PC/Mac, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 players can play together.
Invitations
Invite people you know through a friends list or a host-generated Join Code.
Communication
Use proximity voice or text chat; a microphone is not required.
World Save
The host owns the save and must host future sessions for that world.
World Structure
The handcrafted journey has a beginning, middle, and end, with return visits afterward.
Train Guide
A partially verified optional route with its evidence limits marked.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Big Walk release?
Big Walk released on August 4, 2026, and is available now.
Which platforms is Big Walk on?
It is available on Windows, macOS, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. There are currently no plans for other platforms.
How many players does Big Walk support?
Big Walk supports online groups of two to twelve players.
Can I play Big Walk solo?
You cannot complete the main journey alone. A solo player can move around temporarily, but not very far.
Does Big Walk have public matchmaking?
No. You play with people you know by using a friends list or a Join Code.
Does Big Walk support crossplay?
Yes. Steam/Mac, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 players can play together.
Does Big Walk have local split-screen?
No. It does not support split-screen or couch co-op; multiplayer is online only.
Do I have to use a microphone?
No. The game also has distance-based text chat, and text is limited by distance too.