Meeting up / Join code
How to join a Big Walk session with a code
A join code is created each time a host starts a session. It is the dependable route when a friend game does not appear—or when a Mac App Store player is in the group.
What the official guidance confirms
- The host must start or load the save and enter the world first.
- Before launch, the code is shown in the host menu; after launch, it is under Session Details.
- Anyone with the code can attempt to join. Add a password for a private group and keep both off-stream.
- Mac App Store players need a join code because that version does not expose a Game Center friends list.
Reveal only the help you need
Open one level at a time. The first step stays intentionally light.
01Nudge 1
Ask the host to load their character into the world before anyone searches.
02Nudge 2
Copy the short code from the host menu or Session Details and enter it exactly.
03Full check
If it fails, compare the first two version numbers, verify every system clock and internet connection, then fully restart the game.