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With the release date of Big Walk fast approaching on August 4, 2026, prospective adventurers are beginning to realize they need to assemble their hiking parties. House House’s highly anticipated follow-up to Untitled Goose Game is built around cooperative exploration for 2 to 12 players. Because the game relies heavily on voice communication, setting up your team beforehand will likely make or break your trip through the Australian bush.
The Challenge of Voice-Centric Exploration
Unlike traditional multiplayer games where you can easily mute chat and rely on ping systems, this game is a “walker-talker.” It utilizes a specialized proximity voice chat system where your voice echoes in caves, fades over distances, and transmits through walkie-talkies.
Because of this unique setup, playing with random internet strangers through matchmaking could lead to mixed results. If players lack working microphones or speak different languages, solving the open-world puzzles might become frustrating.
Where the Community is Assembling
Gamers are already taking to social platforms to secure their groups. On Reddit, recruitment threads are popping up early. For instance, in a post on r/GamerPals, users from various regions, including Australia, are already looking to form relaxed gaming circles ahead of the August launch.
If you want to secure a solid group before release day, consider checking these spots:
- Dedicated LFG Subreddits: Subreddits like r/GamerPals are ideal for finding players who share your time zone and play style.
- The Official Panic Discord: As the publisher, Panic’s community hub is expected to host official LFG channels closer to launch, offering a direct way to coordinate sessions.
- Regional Gaming Groups: Since the game’s setting is inspired by Australia’s Wilsons Promontory National Park, local regional Discord servers are excellent places to find nearby players for low-latency voice chat.
Setting Up for Cross-Play
Fortunately, gathering a large group of up to 12 people is made easier by full cross-play support across Steam, PlayStation 5, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. While we are still waiting for details on how the in-game lobby system manages friend lists across different platforms, you can read our guide on how to host and join to understand the basic multiplayer setup.
Taking the time to find like-minded people who want to walk, talk, and solve puzzles at your preferred pace will ensure you get the absolute best out of this unique multiplayer experience.