House House Says Big Walk Skipped Xbox Due to BDS Boycott Against Microsoft
House House has explained why its co-op puzzle-adventure Big Walk is absent from Xbox consoles. The studio said the decision aligns with the Palestinian-led BDS boycott against Microsoft. Big Walk launched in August on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and Mac.
House House has said Big Walk is absent from Xbox consoles because of the boycott of Microsoft associated with the Palestinian-led BDS movement. The cooperative puzzle adventure arrived in August on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and Mac, but not on Xbox. The studio's explanation situates the release within wider questions about platform availability and consumer campaigns, though the available material offers no further reasoning or reactions.
The decision could affect Xbox players who cannot access Big Walk, while also drawing attention to how platform choices may become part of broader consumer campaigns. Developers and platform holders may face questions about distribution and corporate relationships. For audiences, the episode may prompt discussion about whether entertainment purchases can express political or ethical positions, though reactions and long-term effects remain uncertain.