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Big Walk Session Passwords and Private Games

A host can protect a session with a password so a shared join code does not allow unintended players to enter.

2–12 players Big Walk island Updated Aug 15, 2026
Players also call this: session password
Big Walk Session Passwords and Private Games — official Big Walk game screenshot
Big Walk's open world is built around exploration, communication and shared discoveries.Official screenshot © House House / Panic

The useful answer

A host can protect a session with a password so a shared join code does not allow unintended players to enter.

Official Big Walk screenshot showing four players carrying radios, a megaphone, a backpack and other communication tools
Official Big Walk screenshot showing four players carrying radios, a megaphone, a backpack and other communication tools. The guide below explains the relevant route, item or multiplayer behavior.Official screenshot © House House / Panic

Step by step

  1. Set the password before distributing the code.
  2. Share it privately with the intended group.
  3. Replace the session details if a code was posted publicly.

Why players get stuck here

Passwords are useful for 18+, language-specific and trophy groups where the host needs a predictable roster.

Verify it before moving on

Before inviting everyone, agree on the host, world size, voice or text preference and the next session time. Those four details prevent most groups from losing progress or creating a world they cannot continue.

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