Crossplay setup · Sources checked September 8, 2026
How to Join Friends in Big Walk
Use the platform friends list when available or a fresh Join Code for cross-platform groups. The host must load into the world first.
Direct answer
Load the host world, then share the current Join Code
The host starts or loads the journey and waits until their character is in the world. Every new session now requires a password. Open Session Details to read the current Join Code, then share both credentials privately. Guests enter them in the join flow; same-platform friends can also use the active friends-game listing.
Before you start
- Choose the player who will keep and resume the shared save.
- Select the 2-player, 3-player or 4+ version for the minimum expected group.
- Check that the first two version numbers match across every device.
Step-by-step
- 1
Start the host world
Choose Host Game, load the existing journey or create one, and wait until the host character appears in the world.
- 2
Find the current code
Read it from the host menu before starting or open Session Details after loading. A new session generates a new code.
- 3
Protect the session
Create the required session password and do not expose it or the Join Code while streaming.
- 4
Join with the code
Guests open the join flow, enter the exact current code and password, then wait for the connection to finish.
- 5
Use friends list when available
An active same-service friend game should appear after the host loads. Mac App Store players use Join Code because that build has no Game Center friends list.
Still stuck?
- Confirm the host is fully loaded and has no connection warning.
- Enable automatic date, time and time zone on every device.
- Compare the first two components of the game version; the third may differ under the official rule.
- Fully close and reopen Big Walk, then use the newly generated code. After a failed attempt, 1.5.1 clears the password prompt. Re-enter the current password and confirm the host has not restarted or changed it; a restarted session has a new Join Code.
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Join Code location, friends-list behavior, password visibility, Mac App Store limitation, version matching and clock checks are all documented in the official FAQ.