Big Walk, the multiplayer adventure game from Untitled Goose Game developer House House and publisher Panic, has launched to widespread critical acclaim. Critics have positioned the title among the top-rated games of 2026 so far, backed by a 93 score on Metacritic.
Quick Facts
- Developer: House House
- Publisher: Panic
- Release Date: August 4, 2026
- Platforms: PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch 2
- Players: 1 player solo, up to 12 players online co-op
- PS Plus Availability: Available at no extra cost from August 4 to September 1, 2026
Critical Consensus and Cooperative Design
Reviewers have highlighted the game's inventive puzzles, strong reliance on communication, and shared open-environment exploration. Eurogamer awarded the game a 5/5 rating, calling it a funny, exciting, and deeply rewarding multiplayer adventure that blends knockabout fun with large ideas. GameSpot awarded a 9/10, describing the co-op experience as supremely mysterious and totally unforgettable.
Nintendo Life awarded an 8/10, praising its outstanding design and clever puzzles while noting some technical shortcomings on the Nintendo Switch 2 version. Outlets including The Verge and Polygon also published glowing, unscored reviews, comparing its joyful sense of discovery to titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild while emphasizing its strict focus on testing player bonds and communication.
Player Consequences and Availability
For PlayStation subscribers, the game's release brings an immediate value addition. Big Walk is included as a PlayStation Plus essential game, meaning members can claim and play the title at no extra cost starting August 4, 2026. Players have approximately one month, until September 1, 2026, to claim the title through the subscription service.