Big Walk Crossplay, Platforms and Player Count
BIG WALK supports crossplay for 2 to 12 friends on PC, Mac, PS5 and Switch 2, with no matchmaking or single-player campaign.
Layers this guide uses
Choose a host, then invite friends from any supported platform.
Supported platforms
BIG WALK, developed by House House and published by Panic, released on 4 August 2026 for these systems:
| Platform | Store or version |
|---|---|
| Windows PC | Steam |
| Mac | Steam or Mac App Store |
| PlayStation | PlayStation 5 |
| Nintendo | Switch 2 |
Steam players on Windows and Mac can join the same game as PS5 and Switch 2 players. You do not need to buy the game from the same store as the host.
Xbox, PS4 and the original Nintendo Switch are not supported. Check the console generation before buying, because the supported versions are PS5 and Switch 2.
How crossplay works
Crossplay is available across every supported version. BIG WALK does not place strangers into a lobby, so invite people you already know.
The map is browser based and can be shared separately from the game. Open the BIG WALK Challenge layer, filter the route, then send that address to the whole party. Everyone sees the same 84 locations regardless of platform.
Player count and world choice
The lobby supports 2 to 12 players. When the host starts a world, they choose a 2-player, 3-player or 4-plus-player configuration. That choice changes how some challenges are arranged. It does not cap the lobby at four people.
The Challenge layer has 16 markers that explicitly name a player count, spread across seven places. The all puzzle locations and player counts guide links those seven clusters and explains the host-selected configurations.
Players joining or leaving later do not change the selected configuration. The accessibility menu can skip a challenge the current group cannot complete.
Solo play, matchmaking and saves
There is no single-player mode. You can walk around a small part of the opening on your own, but the game is built around two or more people and its puzzles require cooperation.
There is also no public matchmaking or automatic group finder. One player must host and invite the others.
World progress stays with the host. Use the same host for later sessions if you want to keep tower, transport and puzzle progress. A different host starts from that person’s world instead.
PlayStation Plus launch offer
The PS5 launch page advertised a PlayStation Plus offer scheduled to end on 1 September 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Check the current PlayStation Store listing if you are reading this later, since the launch offer may no longer be available.
Crossplay FAQ
Is Big Walk on Xbox?
No. Xbox is not supported.
Is Big Walk on PS4 or the original Switch?
No. The console versions are PS5 and Switch 2 only.
Can five or more people play together?
Yes. The maximum is 12. Pick the 4-plus world configuration, then invite the larger group.