Big Walk Price Revealed: $19.99 Launch Discount & Free on PS Plus for August Release

August is shaping up to be a monster month for game releases, and Big Walk—the next game from Untitled Goose Game developer House House—is landing right in the middle of it. Here’s the good news: it won’t break the bank, and if you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, it won’t cost you a dime.

House House has announced that Big Walk will launch at $19.99 on Steam, the Nintendo eShop, and PlayStation 5. On Steam, there’s a 25% launch discount, bringing the price down to around $15 for the first few weeks. The Nintendo eShop version is listed at the full $19.99 with no discount at launch, but the PS5 version comes with a much better deal: day-one access for all PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers.

Why This Pricing Matters

Look, $20 is already a welcome price point for a co-op puzzle adventure from a studio with a proven track record. But the PS Plus inclusion is the real headline. PlayStation Plus Essential costs $10.99 a month, and most PS5 owners already subscribe for online multiplayer. Getting a quality day-one release like Big Walk for effectively free is a rare win for Sony’s service—especially when Xbox Game Pass has been the one grabbing those slots.

This isn’t just a nice gesture; it’s a competitive move. House House isn’t bringing Big Walk to Xbox at all, so PlayStation players get exclusive access to the subscription perk. For anyone on the fence about PS Plus, this is a solid reason to jump in.

How We Got Here

House House broke out in 2019 with Untitled Goose Game, a charming, chaotic stealth-puzzle game about being a horrible goose. That game sold over a million copies and became a meme machine. Big Walk is their follow-up, and it’s a different beast: a co-operative first-person game where you and friends explore a vast, open world, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets. The shift from single-player goose shenanigans to multiplayer exploration is a big swing, but the studio’s knack for playful design and tight systems suggests it’s one worth taking.

The game was originally announced for PC and consoles, with a focus on cooperative play. House House has been quiet about pricing until now, but the $19.99 tag is a deliberate choice—it’s affordable enough to play with a friend without feeling like a full-price commitment.

Key Detail: The Platform Split

Here’s where it gets concrete. On Steam, you’ll pay $14.99 after the 25% discount (assuming you grab it during the launch window). On Nintendo Switch, it’s a flat $19.99. On PlayStation 5, you can buy it for $19.99, but if you’re a PS Plus Essential subscriber, you get it for free—no extra charge, no tier upgrade needed. That’s a day-one drop, not a months-later addition.

PS Plus Essential is the base tier, the one most people have. At $10.99 a month, it’s cheaper than a single movie ticket in many cities, and it already includes online play, monthly games, and cloud saves. Adding a brand-new game like Big Walk to the day-one lineup is a huge value proposition.

What This Means for the Subscription War

Microsoft’s Game Pass has been the king of day-one releases for years, with first-party titles hitting the service immediately. Sony’s PlayStation Plus, on the other hand, has mostly reserved day-one drops for its higher-priced Extra and Premium tiers—or for smaller indie games through the PlayStation Plus Collection. Big Walk being available on the cheapest tier is a notable shift. It suggests Sony is willing to spend on third-party exclusives to bolster its subscription value, especially for games that aren’t coming to Xbox.

It also shows that House House values accessibility. The studio could have priced Big Walk at $30 or $40, especially given the hype around their name. Instead, they’re keeping it low and leveraging a subscription service to reach a wider audience. That’s smart business, and it’s good for players who are tired of $70 launch prices.

What’s Next

Big Walk launches in August across PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. The exact release date hasn’t been announced yet, but the trailer (embedded above) gives a good look at the game’s bright, whimsical world. If you’re planning to play on PS5, now’s the time to check your PS Plus subscription status. If you’re on PC, the Steam discount is a nice incentive to buy early. And if you’re on Switch, well, you’ll pay the full $20—but that’s still a bargain for a game from the studio that made you honk at children.