Graveyard Keeper 2 Release Date: Sept 22, 2026

Graveyard Keeper 2 bekommt endlich einen festen Termin: The sequel to the darkly funny “cozy” cemetery sim is set to land on PC and consoles on 22 September 2026. Lazy Bear Games and tinyBuild are promising not just more content, but meaningful changes to how everyday graveyard work is run.

Quick facts

Release date: 22 September 2026
Platforms: PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG), PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S
Premise: managing a cemetery, processing corpses, and leaning into dark humor
New systems: zombie workers are designed to act more independently
Automation: the automation system has been reworked for easier delegation
World scope: the city is bigger and includes more secrets
Marketing momentum: 120,000+ Steam wishlist adds in the first 12 hours after the reveal
Gamescom 2026: early gameplay footage appeared in a new trailer

Graveyard Keeper 2 continues the unusual blend that made the first game stand out among cozy titles. Instead of running a sunny farm, players manage a cemetery—processing bodies while navigating a style of humor that stays firmly on the dark side.

Zombie workers and a changed automation loop

Compared with the original, the latest trailer highlights several system updates aimed at reducing repetitive busywork. The biggest shift is how zombie workers are expected to behave: they should be more independent in their tasks, meaning you spend less time micromanaging individual steps.

Developers are also revising the game’s automation systems. The stated goal is to make it easier to hand off recurring jobs to your undead helpers, so your graveyard operations can run more smoothly as you scale up.

A larger city with more secrets

Beyond workflow changes, the sequel expands the setting. The city in Graveyard Keeper 2 is described as larger than before, with more secrets to discover, while keeping the sarcastic tone that contributed heavily to the first game’s appeal.

Early marketing material also points to growing interest ahead of release. After the reveal, more than 120,000 Steam wishlists were reportedly added within twelve hours—an early sign that the grim-but-comfy formula is still pulling attention.

Where and when you can play

Graveyard Keeper 2 launches on 22 September 2026 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S. On PC, it will be available via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG.

Gamescom 2026 featured the first gameplay scenes shown in a new trailer, offering another look at the sequel’s updated cemetery management, zombie workforce behavior, and the revamped automation approach.