Quick answer: Official support recommends updating the system's graphics drivers when world elements appear broken or the ocean is missing. Restart after the driver update.
Avoid destructive guesses
This guide does not delete shader caches, saves, or installation folders without an official procedure. If drivers do not help, collect platform, GPU, version, and screenshots for support.
Keep walking
Big Walk PC and Mac System Requirements
Review the official Steam minimum and recommended Big Walk requirements for Windows and Apple Silicon Macs before buying or troubleshooting performance.
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