Quick answer: Current official product listings identify online co-op and do not list split-screen or single-device local co-op. Nearby players need separate supported devices.
- Currently supported platforms
- Steam on Windows, Steam on macOS, Mac App Store, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2
Playing from one location
The official FAQ says separate devices in separate rooms can work. Everyone in the same room would hear speech outside the game's proximity and environmental chat system, undermining intended challenges.
Why this is a dated status
Feature listings can change. This answer reflects official pages checked on 2026-08-24 and does not claim that a future release is impossible.
Keep walking
Check the dated official Big Walk platform list for Windows, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 without repeating old store rumors.
Big Walk Solo Play and MatchmakingBig Walk has no full single-player mode and no random online matchmaking; learn what solo exploration allows and how groups are expected to form.