Big Walk update 1.5.1: changes and version checks

The latest entry in Big Walk’s official version history is 1.5.1, checked on September 7, 2026. It adds separate audio-volume sliders and fixes an older-save problem where a completed challenge could reset and become impossible to finish. ^[history]

What 1.5.1 changes

Area	Official change	Practical effect
Audio	Separate volume sliders for sound categories	Adjust the mix more precisely
Older saves	Fix for a reset challenge in saves from before 1.4.9	Affected groups can update before retrying the challenge
Networking	Clearer distinction between slow and unstable connections	Warnings better describe the symptom
Session access	Clearer password wording and failed-input handling	Joining errors are easier to interpret
Objects and visuals	Fixes involving clipping, held objects, shadows and lighting	Corrects specific interaction and display faults

The notes also include an amplifier range change and a higher character limit for CJK text. Read the complete official history for individual fixes. This summary does not treat bug fixes as new regions or a new campaign. ^[history]

Which date is confirmed?

The developer’s version-history page does not date each entry. The Mac App Store lists version 1.5.1 on August 29, 2026. That is a confirmed date for that store listing, not evidence that every platform received the patch at the same moment. ^[mac]

The official FAQ still mentions an older latest-version number in its troubleshooting text. For the current published change list, the version-history page is the stronger reference.

Before your next session

Update the game on each device, then compare versions. House House says the first two numbers need to match for multiplayer; the last number may differ. Resume with the same host to keep the group’s progress. ^[faq]

Older guides may also miss these changes:

• 1.4.9: session passwords became required.
• 1.4.10: network stability, disconnections and connection error reporting received fixes.
• 1.5.0: a tree-collision issue was fixed. ^[history]

If a problem remains, record the actual error and version instead of assuming the patch was not installed. The connection guide separates session details, host readiness and network symptoms.