Big Walk PS5 Mic Not Working: Check Game Chat and Input Device
Restore microphone input in Big Walk on PS5.
Direct answer
Press the PS button, open Sound, and make sure Mute Game Voice Chat is off. Then go to Settings → Sound → Microphone, select the microphone you actually intend to use, and confirm the input level moves before relaunching Big Walk.
Do these in order
Shortest reliable path
Unmute game voice chat
Open Control Centre → Sound and confirm Mute Game Voice Chat is disabled. This setting is separate from the controller's physical mute button.
Select the correct microphone
Open Settings → Sound → Microphone and choose the controller, headset or USB mic you intend to use.
Watch the input meter
Use Adjust Microphone Level. If the meter does not move, the problem is at the PS5/device level rather than inside Big Walk.
Switch to game chat
Leave or switch away from party voice chat so Big Walk can use its own proximity chat.
Restart after changing devices
Close Big Walk, connect the intended device, then launch again so the game detects the current route.
Escalate with evidence
If the PS5 meter moves but Big Walk's mic check does not, contact Panic with the headset model, PS5 system version, game version and a short description.
Sources checked
Where these steps come from
- platformPlayStation voice chat troubleshooting
- platformPlayStation party and game chat guide
- officialOfficial Big Walk FAQ
- communityPlayer report: game chat mute fix
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