Graveyard Keeper 2 Demo Out Now, Save Data Carries Over To Full Launch
tinyBuild and Lazy Bear Games released a demo for Graveyard Keeper 2 on September 15, 2026, ahead of the full game's September 22 launch.
3 sources Sep 15
Reporting from 3 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, Game Spark.
Why it matters
The demo's save carryover lets the studio lock in pre-orders before launch, and Denfaminicogamer notes PlayStation Plus subscribers can pre-order at 2,552 yen, a steeper cut than the standard discount.
Key Facts
- tinyBuild and Lazy Bear Games released the Graveyard Keeper 2 demo on September 15, 2026.
- Graveyard Keeper 2 launches on September 22, 2026, per 4Gamer and Denfaminicogamer; Game Spark lists September 23, 2026.
- The full version of Graveyard Keeper 2 is priced at 3,630 yen, with PlayStation at 3,190 yen.
- Demo save data carries over to the full version of Graveyard Keeper 2.
- Pre-orders for Graveyard Keeper 2 include limited character costumes and a sauna placed outside the home.
The demo covers a slice of the medieval graveyard management sim: running the graveyard, crafting, automation and rebuilding a town overrun by the undead. Players collect materials such as hearts, bones, brains and skin from remains to build a zombie workforce, then assign jobs to automate production. Save data from the demo carries over to the purchased version. The full game is priced at 3,630 yen, with a lower 3,190 yen price on PlayStation, according to Denfaminicogamer. Pre-orders include limited character costumes and a sauna that can be placed outside the home. A trailer accompanied the demo announcement, which was made during the tinyBuild Connect event. The sequel follows the cult-favorite original and keeps the series' black humor.
The demo was announced during the tinyBuild Connect event and is playable on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, according to Denfaminicogamer. It covers graveyard management, crafting, automation and town rebuilding.
Publication of the launch date is not consistent across outlets: 4Gamer and Denfaminicogamer list September 22, while Game Spark states September 23 for the full release. Game Spark also lists platform-specific pre-order prices: PC at 2,240 yen from 2,800 yen, PS5 at 2,552 yen from 3,190 yen for PlayStation Plus subscribers, Xbox Series X|S at 2,320 yen from 2,900 yen, and Switch 2 and Switch at 3,040 yen from 3,800 yen. Denfaminicogamer gives the standard price as 3,630 yen, with PlayStation at 3,190 yen.
The game is set in a massive town overrun by the undead. Players become the kingdom's new graveyard keeper, harvest materials such as hearts, bones, brains and skin, and build a zombie army to handle labor. They also rebuild residents' houses, complete town quests, fish, trade and customize characters. Pre-order bonuses include limited costumes that differ by platform and a sauna placed outside the home.
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