Big Walk Crossplay Not Working: PC, PS5 and Switch 2
Turn Crossplay on in Big Walk settings, let the host enter the world, match the first two version numbers and synchronize every system clock before retrying the active Join Code.
The useful answer
Turn Crossplay on in Big Walk settings, let the host enter the world, match the first two version numbers and synchronize every system clock before retrying the active Join Code.
Step by step
- Confirm Crossplay is On in Big Walk settings.
- Let the host load their character into the world.
- Update and compare the first two version numbers.
- Set date and time automatically.
- Have the host reload and issue a new code.
Why players get stuck here
The most common false start is waiting together at the title screen. The host must start the world before the other players can join it.
Supported combinations
Windows, Mac, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 can share the same session. Xbox is not currently supported. Cross-platform players should use a Join Code because platform friend lists do not span every system.
Launch-week failure patterns
Current player reports repeatedly point to three causes: the host never entered the world, Switch 2 was on a different minor version, or a console clock was not synchronized. These reports support the troubleshooting order above; the official FAQ remains the authority for supported platforms and version matching.
Verify it before moving on
Change one variable at a time, then retest from a fresh session. That makes it clear which fix worked and avoids turning a connection, audio or input problem into several overlapping problems.
Related Big Walk help
Sources checked
- Launch-week crossplay troubleshooting thread — primary fact and step cross-check
- Official Big Walk FAQ — platform, multiplayer, save and accessibility facts