Quick answer
The Big Walk host owns the group’s save, and progress is saved automatically. The same host must start a later session to continue from that save. If players cannot connect, confirm the host is already loaded into the world, check every device’s internet connection and system clock, compare game versions, then fully restart the game for both host and players.
How hosting and saving work
- One player acts as the host and keeps the save.
- The host starts the session before everyone else joins.
- Progress is saved automatically on the host’s side.
- Ending the host session disconnects the other players.
- Continuing from the previous point requires the same host to host again.
Because the FAQ assigns progress to the host, changing hosts is not presented as a way to transfer or continue the same save. Choose a host who can reliably join future sessions.
Connection checklist
- Confirm the host is ready. The host should have an active session and a character fully loaded into the world.
- Read host warnings. The host should check the lower-left corner for connection warnings.
- Check every internet connection. A working connection is required for each device.
- Correct every system clock. A device clock that differs significantly from online time can prevent both joining and hosting.
- Compare versions. The first two numbers of the three-part Big Walk version must match across players. The third may differ.
- Fully restart. Close Big Walk for the host and joining players, reopen it, and try again.
- Try the Join Code path. If the friend game is missing, use the host’s current code. See How to Join Friends and Use Crossplay.
If players move erratically or voice drops out
The official FAQ links jitter, skipping movement, and voice dropouts to network conditions. It recommends:
- Quit network-heavy programs and reduce other heavy traffic on the local network.
- Move closer to the wireless router.
- Use a wired Ethernet connection when available.
- Check whether the host is also having network trouble.
- Make sure the host’s game is running at a reasonable frame rate.
- Lower the host’s graphics settings or test a different host for a new session if the whole group is affected.
Using a different host creates a different save context. Do not treat that diagnostic step as a way to continue the original host’s progress.
Before ending a session
There is no manual save step described in the official FAQ. Since saving is automatic and host-owned, the practical check is to make sure the group knows who hosted and that the same person will be available when everyone wants to continue.
For low frame rate on PC or Mac, use Performance Settings and System Requirements.
Sources and claim map
| Claim | Source |
|---|---|
| Save ownership, automatic progress, host lifecycle, joining checks, version rule, clock check, and network troubleshooting | Official Big Walk FAQ |
| Online cooperative format and start-to-finish group design | Official Big Walk Press Kit |
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