Multiplayer guide
Big Walk crossplay: how PC, PS5 & Switch 2 play together
Yes. Big Walk is cross-platform: crossplay works between Steam on Windows, Steam or the Mac App Store on Mac, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. Mixed-platform groups connect with a Join Code from the host.
Fact-checked against official sources · Updated August 5, 2026
Current answer
Yes—Big Walk has full crossplay
The official Big Walk FAQ confirms that players on different systems can play together. That includes Steam on Windows, Steam or the Mac App Store on Mac, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. There are no announced crossplay restrictions between these released versions.
Big Walk crossplay platforms
| Platform | Crossplay status | How to join |
|---|---|---|
| Steam on Windows | Confirmed | Platform friends or Join Code |
| Steam on Mac | Confirmed | Platform friends or Join Code |
| Mac App Store | Confirmed | Join Code only; no Game Center |
| PlayStation 5 | Confirmed | Platform friends or Join Code |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Confirmed | Platform friends or Join Code |
| Xbox | No version announced | Not applicable |
The host keeps the journey
Big Walk uses a host-based save system. In practical terms:
- The host creates the session and keeps the save file.
- Other players connect after the host starts.
- Everyone disconnects when the host ends the session.
- The same host is required to continue that saved journey later.
The Steam listing includes Steam Cloud support, but the official FAQ does not say what it syncs. Do not assume it transfers the host-owned journey save; treat it as a platform feature whose scope is still unverified.
Does Big Walk support cross-progression or cross-save?
Account-level cross-progression has not been officially announced. The official FAQ confirms crossplay and explains that the host keeps the journey save, but it does not say that a player can transfer that save between Steam, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Crossplay and cross-progression are different features: crossplay lets different platforms join the same active session; cross-progression would let one account carry progress between platforms. Do not assume that joining a host from another system copies their journey to your account or console.
How to join a Big Walk crossplay session
Platform friends list
If the host is on your platform friends list, their active game appears in the in-game friends menu.
Join Code
When the host starts a session, Big Walk generates a short unique code. Share it privately with the group; players enter it in-game to connect. The host can see it in the host menu before starting, or under Session Details after the session begins. This is the clearest route for a cross-platform party.
Choose the right world version
| Choice | Use it when |
|---|---|
| 2-player | Two people will be present for most of the session. |
| 3-player | Your core group is three people. |
| 4+ player | At least four players are expected. |
The choice changes some parts of the world. Think of it as a minimum, not a maximum; the game supports up to 12 players.
Troubleshooting checklist
- Confirm the host’s session is still active.
- Check that everyone is running the latest available game version.
- Try a fresh Join Code if a platform-friends session does not appear.
- Remember that a returning journey needs its original host.
Launch-week connection reports
Big Walk launched on August 4, 2026, and the first Steam reviews include a few connection reports worth knowing about before you troubleshoot:
- Platform version differences. Some players report that Switch, Steam, and PS5 builds are on different versions at launch, which can block cross-platform sessions until everyone updates. Check each platform for updates before assuming a compatibility problem.
- Host change as a workaround. For sessions with heavy lag or delayed voice, a player-reported workaround is having a different player start the session and share a fresh Join Code. The save still belongs to whichever player hosted the journey.
- Crashes and reconnects. A few reports describe a crash after which the player cannot rejoin. Restarting the game and reconnecting with a fresh Join Code is worth trying; official guidance may differ after the first patch.
These are launch-week player reports, not official statements. Treat them as troubleshooting leads rather than guarantees.
Big Walk crossplay FAQ
Does Big Walk have crossplay?
Yes. Crossplay is supported on Steam, Mac App Store, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Can PS5 and Steam players play Big Walk together?
Yes. The host can share the session’s Join Code with players on another platform.
Can Nintendo Switch 2 play with PS5?
Yes. Both are included in the confirmed cross-platform group.
Does Big Walk support Xbox crossplay?
No Xbox version has been announced, so Xbox crossplay is not currently applicable.
Can I move my Big Walk save to another platform?
No official source currently confirms save transfer or account-level cross-progression. The known journey save remains with the session host.
Can Mac App Store players use Game Center?
No. The official FAQ says the Mac App Store version does not support Game Center; use a Join Code to connect to a host.
Confirmed by the official FAQ: crossplay, platform friends, Join Codes, host-owned saves, 2/3/4+ world choices, and the 12-player maximum. Launch-week connection reports come from Steam player reviews. Reviewed August 5, 2026.