Plan for 2–12 known players and keep the same host, because the selected group size changes challenges while the host owns the automatic save.
Big Walk supports 2–12 players. It has no complete single-player mode and no public matchmaking. A solo player can enter and explore a little, but the official FAQ says they will not get far because the adventure is designed around teamwork and communication.
At session creation, the host chooses a two-player, three-player, or four-plus world. This is a challenge-layout choice, not a player cap. More players may join later, and House House recommends selecting the minimum group size expected to remain for the full session. A smaller setting is safer when attendance may change.
Progress saves automatically to the host. That person must start the session first and host again to continue the same journey. If the host leaves, the other players disconnect. Pick a reliable host before a long campaign rather than discovering halfway through that the save belongs to someone who cannot return.
The game is meant for a known group over multiple sessions. Friends-list sessions can appear automatically on supported platform services, while Join Codes handle cross-platform groups and the Mac App Store version. A password can limit who enters when a code is shared publicly.
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How many people can play Big Walk?
Two to twelve players can share a session.
Can another player continue the host's save?
No transfer method is documented; the same host must start that saved journey again.
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