In a statement published October 15, 2026, House House said it would not release Big Walk on Xbox in response to the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement’s call to boycott Microsoft and its designation of Microsoft Games and Xbox as priority boycott targets. The studio says it would welcome an Xbox release only after Microsoft and/or Xbox are removed as BDS boycott targets. House House’s statement
House House’s post on X links to its explanation:
Why the decision matters to players
House House says keeping the game off Xbox runs against its goal of bringing groups of friends together. The studio acknowledged that some people will miss the chance to play Big Walk with their friends and said it understands their disappointment.
Vandal describes Big Walk as a cooperative exploration-and-puzzle adventure for groups of two to 12 players. It reported that the game launched on August 4, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, and macOS. Vandal’s report
What the BDS campaign lists
The BDS campaign’s listed actions focus on Microsoft gaming products and services. Its page lists three options: cancel Xbox Game Pass, boycott Candy Crush, Minecraft, and Call of Duty, or boycott Microsoft Gaming products—including Xbox-branded consoles, headsets and accessories, plus games published by Microsoft-owned labels.
