Big Walk on PS5 & the PS Plus Giveaway
How to claim Big Walk free with PS Plus before August 31, what the PS5 version includes, and the console-specific voice chat fix — from official sources.
Last updated: August 11, 2026
Claim window: August 4 – August 31, 2026
Big Walk is one of August's PS Plus Monthly Games. Every PS Plus tier — Essential, Extra, and Premium — can add the PS5 version to their library at no cost until Monday, August 31, per the official PlayStation Blog. The PS Store itself displays "offer ends 9/1/2026," so August 31 is the safe deadline. After that, the price returns to $19.99.
TL;DR: If you have any PS Plus subscription, Big Walk costs you nothing this month — it launched on August 4, 2026 straight into the PS Plus Monthly Games lineup. Claim it from the PS Plus section of the PlayStation Store before August 31. Note that online play requires PS Plus anyway, and Big Walk has no single-player mode, so a subscription is effectively part of the deal on PS5 either way.
How the Free Claim Works
The giveaway was announced on the PlayStation Blog on July 28, 2026 by Adam Michel, Sony's Director of Content Acquisition & Operations, alongside Dying Light 2 Reloaded and Signalis. The key facts from the official announcement:
- Who: all PlayStation Plus members — the base Essential tier is enough.
- What: the full PS5 version of Big Walk (there is no PS4 version).
- When: claimable from Tuesday, August 4 through Monday, August 31, 2026.
- How: add it to your library from the PS Plus Monthly Games section on the PlayStation Store or your console's PS Plus area.
As with all PS Plus monthly games, a claimed copy stays playable for as long as you keep an active subscription — you don't need to finish it in August.
PS5 Version Details
| PS5 Version | |
|---|---|
| Price without PS Plus | $19.99 (no launch discount) |
| Metacritic (PS5) | 88 — as of August 11, 2026 |
| PS Store user rating | 4.52 / 5 from 10,387 ratings — as of August 11, 2026 |
| ESRB | Everyone |
| Players | 2–12 online co-op |
| Voice language | English (interface in 14 languages) |
| Cloud streaming | Requires PS Plus Premium |
| PS4 version | None — PS5 only |
Unlike Steam and Switch 2, where Big Walk currently sells for $14.99, the PS5 version carries its full $19.99 list price with no launch discount — the free PS Plus claim is the PlayStation-side launch deal. The price comparison lays out all three platforms side by side.
PS Plus Is Effectively Required Anyway
The PlayStation Store listing is explicit: "PS Plus required for online play." Combine that with the game's design — no single-player mode, no offline content — and the practical conclusion is that playing Big Walk on PS5 requires an active PS Plus subscription, full stop.
That makes the August giveaway unusually clean: the subscription you'd need anyway is the only thing the free copy asks of you. If you were ever going to try Big Walk on PS5, this month is the time.
Crossplay With Steam and Switch 2 Friends
Claiming the free PS5 copy doesn't isolate you from friends on other platforms. House House confirms full crossplay across Steam, Mac App Store, PS5, and Switch 2, and launch-week group recordings show PS5, Switch 2, and Steam players sharing one session without issues. You'll join cross-platform friends with a Join Code — the crossplay guide walks through codes, passwords, and version matching.
PS5 Voice Chat Troubleshooting
Voice chat is Big Walk's core mechanic, and PS5 has one platform-specific gotcha documented in the official FAQ: if you can't hear anyone (or nobody hears you), press the PS button → sound icon → disable "Mute Game Voice Chat."
Patch timing on consoles
The v1.4.8 patch that fixed launch-week quiet voices shipped to Steam on August 7, and House House said console versions would follow "a little while" later. If voices sound too quiet on PS5, check your game version — and remember only the first two version digits need to match your friends' for crossplay.
After August 31?
Once the claim window closes, the PS5 version returns to its standing $19.99 price, while Steam's separate launch discount ends around August 18. If you miss the giveaway, compare what each platform charges on the price page — and if you're weighing whether the game suits your group at all, the review roundup collects scores and honest criticism, while the beginner guide shows what a first session actually looks like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Walk free on PS5 right now?
Yes, for PS Plus members. It's an official August 2026 Monthly Game — every tier can claim the PS5 version free from August 4 until August 31, 2026, per the PlayStation Blog.
Do I keep Big Walk after August 31?
Yes — like all PS Plus monthly games, a claimed copy stays playable for as long as your PS Plus subscription remains active. The deadline only applies to claiming it.
Can PS5 players play with friends on Steam or Switch 2?
Yes. Big Walk has full crossplay across Steam, Mac App Store, PS5, and Switch 2 — cross-platform groups connect with a Join Code from the host.
Why is voice chat silent on my PS5?
Check the console-level setting first: press the PS button, open the sound icon, and disable "Mute Game Voice Chat" — the fix documented in the official FAQ.
Is there a PS4 version of Big Walk?
No. Big Walk is PS5-only on PlayStation. The store listing and official FAQ list no PS4 release, and no additional platforms are planned currently (as of August 11, 2026).