Big Walk Co-Op Lands Day One for PlayStation Plus Members on Aug 4
House House’s next co-op hit, Big Walk, launches on August 4—and it’s arriving as a day-one download for PlayStation Plus members across Essential, Extra, and Premium tiers. Built for groups of 2 to 12 players, the new game turns communication into a core mechanic, making it less about twitch reflexes and more about coordinating puzzles in real time.
Big Walk lands on PlayStation Plus August 4
From August 4, PlayStation Plus subscribers can download Big Walk at launch, regardless of whether they’re on Essential, Extra, or Premium. The co-op experience supports 2 to 12 players, and it’s House House’s follow-up project after Untitled Goose Game.
- Release timing: August 4
- Platforms covered by the co-op launch: PlayStation Plus download (PS Plus tiers), with crossplay supported
- Player count: 2 to 12 players
- Developer: House House (Untitled Goose Game makers)
Why its co-op design is different: voice through the environment
The defining idea in Big Walk is coordination and communication during exploration and puzzle-solving. Instead of relying on a straightforward party chat, the game uses an environmental voice chat that’s affected by walls and
Puzzles and progression are woven together with plenty of freedom to mess around. The game encourages chaotic cooperation—players can pick up objects (including other players) and throw them around, form human pyramids, strike opponents or items with important tools, and even lose things unintentionally. It’s a structure designed for hanging out while still keeping the group focused on unlocking new areas.
High review scores put it in rare company
Big Walk is performing extremely well with critics. On Metacritic, the PC version is listed at 93 points based on 13 reviews. The PlayStation 5 version sits at 86 points from 5 tests, while the Nintendo Switch 2 version has been scored with one 90-rated review and two ratings in the 80 range.
On PC, the review consensus places Big Walk near the very top of the year’s releases by Metascore, currently described as the second-best game of the year. The #1 spot is held by an arcade shooter titled Sektori, with a 94 score.
Crossplay and pricing: who it’s likely to pull in
For players deciding whether to jump in, the most practical hook is that crossplay lets different platforms play together. The game is also positioned as a relatively accessible pickup: on PC and Nintendo Switch 2, Big Walk is priced at knockabout 20 euros.
The release timing matters for social co-op communities too. With a launch on PlayStation Plus and a party size that goes up to 12, Big Walk is set up for groups who want structured puzzles—but also want the kind of emergent silliness that turns coordination into a shared event.
