Platform guide / PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5 setup for a Big Walk group
PS5 players can join platform friends or use a join code, including in cross-platform sessions.
What the official guidance confirms
- The host loads first, then friends look for the active game or enter the code.
- Cross-platform groups need matching first-two version numbers.
- If the PS5 mic is not working, the official FAQ says to open the PS button Sound panel and turn Mute Game Voice Chat off.
- The host automatically owns the save and must return for the same journey.
Reveal only the help you need
Open one level at a time. The first step stays intentionally light.
01Before
Update the game and choose the returning host.
02Join
Use the active friend game or a fresh join code.
03Mic
Check Mute Game Voice Chat, in-game Audio, hardware mute, and moderation.
Platform-specific problems
What the official FAQ says to check first on PlayStation 5.
- The PS5 mic or voice chat is not workingPress the PS button, open the Sound section, and make sure Mute Game Voice Chat is turned Off.Official FAQ: PlayStation 5 mic is not working
- Communication is disabled on a PS PortalIn-game voice chat is currently broken when playing on a PS Portal through cloud streaming: every player's voice is muted and a "Communication disabled while party chat is active" message appears. Voice chat works as expected when streaming from a PS5 using Remote Play.Official FAQ: PS Portal cloud streaming
- Nobody in the group owns a microphoneA DualSense controller has a built-in microphone, and the whole game can be completed with in-game text chat instead.Official FAQ: built-in microphones
- Nobody can connect to the hostConfirm the host is loaded into the world and has read any connection warning in the lower left of their screen. Then close Big Walk fully and reopen it—or reboot the console rather than only sleeping it.Official FAQ: I can't connect to my friend's game