Because Big Walk is a "walk-and-talk" co-op, the entire party moves together as one unit on a single shared screen. That's the point of the game — you're never apart, so there is nothing to split the screen for.
Why there's no split screen
- You travel together. The camera follows the group, not individual players. There's no "I go left, you go right" split — you're meant to walk as one.
- It's online-only co-op. Sessions are hosted by one player and joined over the network. There is no local, same-console multiplayer at all.
- Shared view, shared puzzles. Puzzles scale to the group and everyone sees the same layout, so split perspective would break the design.
How to play together instead
| Want | How |
|---|---|
| Play with friends online | One player hosts, others join by join code or friends list |
| Mixed platforms | Use a join code (crossplay works between PC, Mac, PS5, Switch 2) |
| Same room, same console | Not possible — each player needs their own copy on their own device |
Related: Multiplayer: how many players & hosting · Crossplay & join codes · Beginner guide.
Questions & answers
Does Big Walk have split screen?
No. Big Walk has no split-screen or couch co-op mode. Each player needs their own copy of the game, and everyone plays together online in the same session.
Is Big Walk local multiplayer on the same screen?
Big Walk uses a single shared screen for the whole group's adventure, but it is not a local mode — it's an online session. All players see the same camera and travel together, connected over the network.
Can I play Big Walk with friends on one console?
Not on one console. Every player joins from their own device over the internet using a join code or friends list. There is no split-screen, local play, or shared-controller option.
Why doesn't Big Walk need split screen?
Because it's a walk-and-talk co-op: the whole party travels together on one shared screen, so there's nothing to split. Split screen exists for games where players explore separately; Big Walk is built around staying together.