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Big Walk Tops 1 Million Copies in First Week

8/19/2026

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Summary

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Big Walk sold more than 1 million copies within a week of its early August 2026 launch.
Developer Gillespie-Cook said the six-year project began during lockdown and was funded by Untitled Goose Game’s success.
The game supports up to 12 players using proximity voice chat.
3D artist Kalonica Quigley modeled 80–100 native plants placed by Victoria’s Ecological Vegetation Class to mimic Wilsons Promontory biomes.

History

Historical Context

Markus Persson released Minecraft’s first public build on 17 May 2009, expanding through Alpha (30 June 2010) and Beta (20 December 2010) before its full launch on 18 November 2011. By that date the game had sold over 4 million copies, proving the early-access model and spurring indie global studios and Mojang Studios to expand new multiplayer features.

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Story summary

Big Walk sold more than 1 million copies within a week of its early August 2026 launch.
Developer Gillespie-Cook said the six-year project began during lockdown and was funded by Untitled Goose Game’s success.
The game supports up to 12 players using proximity voice chat.
3D artist Kalonica Quigley modeled 80–100 native plants placed by Victoria’s Ecological Vegetation Class to mimic Wilsons Promontory biomes.

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