Why it's trending
Big Walk, from the acclaimed studio behind Untitled Goose Game, is a notable day-one addition to PS Plus Essential, generating excitement for its cooperative gameplay and cross-play features. This reflects Sony's shift toward prioritizing multiplayer and social experiences on the service.
Sony has confirmed the first PlayStation Plus Essential game for August 2026: Big Walk, a cooperative adventure from House House, the developers of Untitled Goose Game. The game will be available as a day-one release on August 4, 2026, for all PS Plus Essential subscribers, according to Push Square and Polygon.
Big Walk is described as a cooperative exploration game where players work together to solve environmental puzzles and challenges. It supports cross-play across PlayStation, Windows PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch. The developers emphasize that it's meant to be played over multiple sessions with friends, not random matchmaking, as reported by chshyd.in.
Sony is expected to reveal the remaining August 2026 PS Plus Essential games on July 29, 2026. Meanwhile, the July 2026 Essential lineup—including Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode—remains available until August 3, 2026. This announcement underscores Sony's strategy to boost engagement through cooperative and multiplayer titles.
Big Walk's inclusion as a day-one release signals a shift in PlayStation Plus's value proposition, emphasizing social play over traditional single-player offerings. Subscribers should watch for the full lineup reveal on July 29, as well as potential additions to Extra and Premium tiers.
Timeline
- Big Walk confirmed for August PS Plus Essential
Sony announces that Big Walk will be a day-one release for PS Plus Essential on August 4, 2026, as reported by multiple outlets.
- Remaining August games reveal expected
Sony is expected to announce the rest of the August 2026 PS Plus Essential lineup, according to chshyd.in.
- July 2026 games become unavailable
PS Plus Essential subscribers must claim July's games (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, CrossCode) before this date.
- Big Walk launches on PS Plus Essential
Big Walk becomes available as a day-one PlayStation Plus Essential game, supporting cross-play.
Questions people ask
What is Big Walk?
Big Walk is a cooperative exploration game by House House (Untitled Goose Game). Players work together to solve environmental puzzles in a large open world. It supports cross-play and is designed for play with friends over multiple sessions.
When will the full August 2026 lineup be announced?
Sony is expected to reveal the remaining PS Plus Essential games for August 2026 on July 29, 2026, as reported by chshyd.in.
What games are available in July 2026 PS Plus Essential?
The July 2026 Essential lineup includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, For the King II, and CrossCode. These can be claimed until August 3, 2026.
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