Honk if You're Ready for a 'Big Walk': Untitled Goose Game Devs Are Walking Onto PS Plus Day One!
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
The masterminds behind `Untitled Goose Game`, House House, are bringing their new co-op adventure, `Big Walk`, to PS Plus Essential on day one later this year, promising teamwork, communication, and delightful mischief like kicking binoculars into the ocean.
Right, so you know how sometimes you’re scrolling through a massive news dump – like, say, the recent PlayStation State of Play – and most of it is flashy explosions or moody atmospheric stuff, but then one little nugget just *clicks* differently? Like finding a perfectly polished river stone amongst a pile of jagged rocks, or maybe accidentally conjuring a tea set instead of a fire orb. That’s exactly what happened when the news about House House’s next game, `Big Walk`, dropped.
For those of you who might have been too busy practicing your gun-fu with a certain legendary hitman or marvelling at a hench chicken (honestly, what even *is* `Project Windless`?! – sounds utterly chaotic, and I’m here for it), you might have missed a truly delightful announcement.
House House, the absolute legends behind the utterly charming, gloriously chaotic `Untitled Goose Game`, are bringing their new title, `Big Walk`, to the digital realm later this year. And here's the kicker, the bit that made my eyebrows do a little dance: it’s landing straight onto PS Plus Essential from day blooming one. Huzzah, indeed! It’s like finding a rare spell scroll for free in your starting inventory.
Now, if you played `Untitled Goose Game`, you'll know House House has a knack for turning simple premises into something utterly compelling and surprisingly deep. Who knew being a menace to society as a feathered fiend could be so… soulful? So naturally, when I heard about `Big Walk`, my curiosity antennae immediately perked up. What fresh, understated brilliance have they cooked up this time?
Well, `Big Walk` is pitched as a cooperative multiplayer adventure, a game all about teamwork and, crucially, talking. Imagine setting off with your mates into a big, wide-open world. Sounds simple, right? But House House, bless their brilliantly quirky hearts, infuse it with their signature touch. The official blurb paints a picture of challenges, puzzles, and discoveries that demand genuine cooperation. You’ll need to figure out how to navigate, stay in touch with various tools and toys, and even learn new ways to communicate when – and this sounds intriguing – you suddenly find yourselves… speechless. Oh, the possibilities for delightful mishaps and emergent storytelling!
And for those moments when you just want to take a breather from all that earnest problem-solving? There’s time to just hang out. Watching a sunset with your pals in a digital landscape sounds rather lovely, doesn’t it? Or, if you’re anything like me and House House clearly anticipates a certain level of delightful mischief, you could always, you know, ‘steal your friend's binoculars and kick them into the ocean’. Honestly, that one line alone tells you everything you need to know about the playful spirit of this game. It’s not just about the destination; it’s about the utterly unscripted shenanigans you get up to along the way. That’s proper gaming, that is.
This day-one PS Plus Essential launch is, in my book, a pretty smart move. For a co-op game, immediate accessibility to a massive player base is absolutely golden. It means a community can form almost instantly, reducing that awkward period where you’re trying to round up enough friends to play a niche multiplayer title. It also speaks volumes about PlayStation's confidence in the game – or perhaps their strategy to bolster their subscription service with quality indie titles. Either way, for us gamers, it’s a win-win. You get a potentially brilliant new co-op experience included in a subscription many of us already have. No separate purchase, no waiting game, just straight into the adventure.
Of course, it’s not just a PlayStation party; `Big Walk` is also heading to PC later this year, which is great news for those of us who prefer our digital escapades on a keyboard and mouse, or just want to make sure *everyone* can join the fun. The more platforms, the merrier, especially for a game built around connection.
What truly excites me about `Big Walk` isn't just the promise of fun gameplay; it's the `House House` factor. They seem to understand the subtle magic of play, the joy in shared experiences, and the unexpected humour that arises from letting players be a little bit… themselves. They're not just making games; they're crafting little digital sandboxes for delightful human interaction (and mild digital larceny of binoculars). And getting that straight onto PS Plus? Well, that's just a cherry on top of a very promising, very curious cake.
So, if you’re looking for a refreshing change of pace, a game that embraces cooperation, communication, and maybe a touch of silly chaos, keep an eye out for `Big Walk`. It might just be the perfect excuse to gather your mates for a virtual stroll, where kicking binoculars into the digital ocean is not only allowed but seemingly encouraged. Fair dinkum, I can't wait to see what unexpected adventures await.
Tags: Indie Games, Co-op Multiplayer, PlayStation Plus, House House, Adventure Games
Original article: Eurogamer