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Hands-On Previews Cement Big Walk as a Cozy, Proximity-Chat Co-Op for Up to 12 Players

Previewers describe a low-pressure hangout driven by proximity-based communication.

Overview

  • Reporters who played the demo say voice or text chat only works near other players and simple avatar actions make cooperation essential.
  • Individual puzzles scale for groups up to four within sessions that can host as many as 12 players, and the game is not designed for solo play.
  • Previews highlight an open-world built for exploration and downtime, with optional chillout spaces and a hidden quest line providing light structure.
  • Big Walk is slated to launch on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC later this year, with earlier reporting indicating day-one availability on PS Plus Essential.
  • Publisher Panic plans an in-person demo at its Portland office from March 16 to April 19 by reservation and says an online demo is not planned as it focuses on finishing the game.