Big Walk is one of the more interesting releases on the August 4 calendar. House House, the studio behind Untitled Goose Game, has built something that's already drawing attention for its co-op design and cross-platform reach. Before you commit to a platform, here's exactly where you can play it and what each version means for your wallet.
What platforms is Big Walk available on?
Big Walk launches simultaneously on PlayStation 5, PC (Windows and Mac via Steam), and Nintendo Switch 2 on August 4. That's a broad day-one footprint for an indie title, and the Mac support is worth calling out specifically since many releases skip Apple hardware entirely.
The one notable gap is Xbox. Big Walk will not be available on Xbox Series X|S at launch, making it the only major platform the game is skipping. No official reason has been given for the omission, though the PlayStation Plus day-one inclusion may be a factor. Whether an Xbox version arrives later is unconfirmed.
Big Walk co-op platform options
Can you play Big Walk for free?
Yes, but only on PlayStation 5. Big Walk is a day-one addition to PlayStation Plus Essential, meaning subscribers can download and play it at launch without paying separately. For anyone already on that subscription tier, it costs nothing extra.
Players without PlayStation Plus can still purchase the game outright on PS5. The same applies to PC and Switch 2, where there is no equivalent free-access program confirmed.
Free on PS Plus at launch
Platform-by-platform breakdown
Why Switch 2 makes sense for Big Walk
House House has a history with Nintendo platforms, so the Switch 2 launch isn't a surprise. What it does mean practically is that Big Walk's co-op design works well in portable mode, giving players the option to enjoy it at home on a TV or take it on the go. For a game built around playing with others, that flexibility matters.
Switch 2 portable co-op play
What about Xbox Series X|S?
The Xbox absence is the headline caveat here. Big Walk is the only major platform being skipped at launch, and Microsoft's platform gets no confirmed timeline. The PlayStation Plus Essential deal likely plays into the exclusivity window, similar to how other indie titles have handled timed arrangements. That said, nothing official has been stated, so reading too much into it isn't productive.
If you're on Xbox and this was your most-anticipated August release, the honest answer is: wait and watch for announcements, but don't count on it arriving soon.
For more on what's coming in Big Walk, the full Big Walk guides collection will be updated as the August 4 launch approaches. Big Walk sits comfortably alongside other adventure games worth keeping on your radar this year, and given House House's track record, the co-op experience is shaping up to be one of the more memorable releases of the summer.