# Big Walk developers prioritise rest before deciding studio plans

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/despite-releasing-one-of-the-best-reviewed-games-of-the-year-big-walk-devs-dont-know-whats-next-for-the-friendslop-banger-or-the-studio-we-need-a-good-rest/
- Published: 2026-08-13T01:02:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-13T07:10:33+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/co-op/despite-releasing-one-of-the-best-reviewed-games-of-the-year-big-walk-devs-dont-know-whats-next-for-the-friendslop-banger-or-the-studio-we-need-a-good-rest/
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- Big Walk’s developers are prioritising rest after release.
- No sequel, update or next project has been confirmed.
- Strong reviews have not produced immediate plans.

## Summary

Big Walk’s developers have said they will take a significant break before deciding the game’s future or the studio’s next project. The decision means that, despite the co-operative game’s strong critical reception, there is no confirmed sequel, major update or wider plan for the studio.

Big Walk is a social co-operative game centred on spontaneous shared experiences between players, sometimes labelled “friendslop”. Its developers said they need time to recover after release before determining whether to continue supporting the game or begin something new.

## Coverage

- [GamesRadar+: Big Walk developers prioritise rest before deciding studio plans](https://www.gamesradar.com/games/co-op/despite-releasing-one-of-the-best-reviewed-games-of-the-year-big-walk-devs-dont-know-whats-next-for-the-friendslop-banger-or-the-studio-we-need-a-good-rest/)
- [PC Gamer: Big Walk devs talk the Australian bush and friendslop: 'I'd prefer the second word wasn't slop'](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/puzzle/big-walk-devs-talk-the-australian-bush-and-friendslop-id-prefer-the-second-word-wasnt-slop/)

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