Big Walk: Untitled Goose Game Developers Confirm Day-One PS Plus Essential Release for Cooperative Adventure

Big Walk, the upcoming cooperative multiplayer game from Untitled Goose Game studio House House, will launch on PlayStation 5 and PC later in 2026 and is confirmed for day-one availability on PlayStation Plus Essential, as announced during February’s State of Play.

House House, the independent Melbourne-based developer behind the critically acclaimed Untitled Goose Game, has unveiled its next project, Big Walk, slated for release on PlayStation 5 and PC in 2026. The game was officially confirmed during Sony’s State of Play showcase on February 13, 2026, with PlayStation stating that subscribers to PS Plus Essential will be able to play Big Walk at launch at no additional cost. The precise release date remains to be announced.

Big Walk is positioned as a “cooperative multiplayer adventure” focusing on teamwork, creativity, and in-game communication. According to House House’s official game description, players will “set out with your friends through a wide-open world full of challenges, puzzles, and discoveries.” The studio added, “You’ll need to work together to find your way around, stay in contact using an assortment of tools and toys, and figure out new ways to communicate when you suddenly find yourself speechless.”

Gameplay Details and Studio Intentions

The gameplay loop revolves around collaboration: players must navigate a dynamic game world, solve environmental puzzles, and keep in touch via in-game gadgets designed to encourage unconventional communication. The official blurb further elaborates: “Away from these adventures, there will still be time to just hang out with your friends. Hanging out can include watching the sunset, or if that sounds too serene, you could instead steal your friend’s binoculars and kick them into the ocean.” The developer summarises the tone of Big Walk by stating, “Spending time with friends is the best part of a big walk.”

The announcement highlighted both structured and freeform play, setting a clear intent for the game’s sense of fun and social interaction. According to House House, Big Walk was designed to elevate cooperative mechanics over competitive play, drawing inspiration from real-life group adventures and the simple joy of spending time together virtually.

Platform Availability and Release Information

When Big Walk launches later in 2026, it will be available simultaneously on PlayStation 5 and PC. Sony confirmed during the State of Play event that the game will be included with PlayStation Plus Essential tier memberships from day one. This marks a significant move for House House, as it aligns their follow-up title to Untitled Goose Game with a mass-market distribution platform, ensuring immediate access for subscribers.

Key details for Big Walk:

• Developer: House House
• Genre: Cooperative Multiplayer Adventure
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
• Release Window: 2026, exact date TBC
• PS Plus: Available at launch on PlayStation Plus Essential
• Core Gameplay: Open world exploration, puzzles, social mechanics, teamwork, playful activities

No information about pricing for non-subscribers or potential special editions has been released. Sony and House House have signalled intent to support both solo and group play, but the focus remains squarely on cooperative, emergent experiences.

Official Quotes and Player Expectations

Citable quotes from House House and the official announcement:

• “Set out with your friends through a wide-open world full of challenges, puzzles, and discoveries. You’ll need to work together to find your way around, stay in contact using an assortment of tools and toys, and figure out new ways to communicate when you suddenly find yourself speechless.”
• “Away from these adventures, there will still be time to just hang out with your friends. Hanging out can include watching the sunset, or if that sounds too serene, you could instead ‘steal your friend’s binoculars and kick them into the ocean’.”
• “Spending time with friends is the best part of a big walk.”

Big Walk’s central design philosophy, as described by its creators, is to provide a digital playground where teamwork and idle play coexist seamlessly. The game’s presence on PlayStation Plus Essential at launch increases accessibility and marks a strong vote of confidence from Sony in House House’s capacity to deliver engaging social gaming experiences. Players can expect detailed world design, innovative mechanics for in-game communication, and a focus on camaraderie over competition.

More information, including the exact release date and any platform-specific features, will be announced in the coming months. A pre-release gameplay trailer is already available on PlayStation’s YouTube channel, offering early glimpses of the art style, mechanics, and cooperative spirit that define Big Walk.