Sony has confirmed that the upcoming cooperative title Big Walk will be included as part of the PlayStation Plus Essential monthly games lineup for August 2026. The title is scheduled for a day-one release on the service when it launches for PlayStation 5 on August 4, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Game Title: Big Walk
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Release Date: August 4, 2026
- Service Availability: PlayStation Plus Essential (Day One)
Developed by the team behind Untitled Goose Game, Big Walk is described as a "cooperative online walker-talker." The gameplay centers on groups of friends navigating a wide-open world filled with puzzles, challenges, and environmental discoveries. Communication is a core mechanic of the experience, requiring players to utilize various tools and toys to coordinate their actions and solve problems as they explore.
While Sony typically announces the full monthly lineup for its subscription service on the last Wednesday of the month, the early confirmation of Big Walk serves as a notable addition for the August 2026 cycle. This release marks a rare instance of a game launching directly into the Essential tier of the service on its debut day.
Subscribers who have yet to claim the July 2026 monthly games still have time to do so before the August lineup officially rotates in. Big Walk will be available to all PlayStation Plus Essential members starting on its launch date, August 4.