Launch facts
Big Walk Release Date and Price
Big Walk launched on August 4, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, Steam (PC and Mac), and PlayStation 5 for $19.99 USD, with a limited-time 25% launch discount.
Release and Platforms
| Release date | August 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch 2, Steam (PC and Mac), PlayStation 5 |
| Price | $19.99 USD |
| Launch discount | 25% off for a limited time |
| PlayStation Plus | Available through the PlayStation Plus Essential tier on PS5 |
Nintendo's Canadian store lists the Switch 2 digital version at CAD 19.49. Price and discount timing can vary by region and store, so check the store page before buying.
Discount window: gg.deals reports the 25% launch discount on Steam and the Nintendo eShop running until August 18, 2026.
Why It Was a Big Launch
Game8 reported on August 4, 2026 that Big Walk opened with the highest Metacritic score of the year at launch: 94 on PC, tied with Sektori for the year's best at that time. The same coverage noted a massive player count at launch.
Sources
- Panic press release: https://beta.gamespress.com/en-GB/ITS-TIME-FOR-A-BIG-WALK-OUT-NOW-ON-PC-MAC-PS5-AND-NINTENDO-SWITCH-2
- Nintendo product page: http://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/big-walk-switch-2/
- Game8 Metacritic article: https://game8.co/articles/latest/big-walk-opens-to-successful-launch-with-highest-metacritic-score-of-2026-and-massive-player-count
- gg.deals discount note: https://gg.deals/deal/big-walk-starts-on-the-right-foot-with-great-reviews-and-a-25-day-one-discount/