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Developer House House has confirmed that its cooperative multiplayer title, Big Walk, will not be released on Xbox consoles. The studio stated that this decision aligns with the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement, which identifies Microsoft as a priority target due to its contracts with the Israeli military and government.
The boycott specifically targets Microsoft gaming products, including Xbox consoles, Game Pass subscriptions, and various accessories. House House acknowledged that withholding the game from the platform contradicts their goal of enabling groups of friends to play together, expressing disappointment regarding the exclusion of potential players.
The developers indicated that they would welcome a release on Xbox only if Microsoft is removed as a target of the BDS movement. They emphasized that this choice was made with the belief that collective action can influence powerful interests and contribute to meaningful global change.
Despite the Xbox boycott, Big Walk remains available for purchase on Windows via Steam. The Verge has requested clarification from House House regarding why the Windows platform was not included in the boycott, though no response has been provided as of the publication date.
