Graveyard Keeper 2 Release Date
Graveyard Keeper 2 released September 22, 2026 — here is the confirmed release-day picture: platforms, launch pricing, demo save carryover and the first wave of reviews. Last verified September 22, 2026.
Release Date & Timing
| Region / Platform | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Worldwide (PC, consoles) | September 22, 2026 | Released — day-one on Steam, GOG, Epic, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2 |
| Japan | September 23, 2026 | One-day regional difference |
| Steam unlock hour | Unlocked | Live on all storefronts as of September 22 |
Price & Launch Discount
- Standard price: $24.99
- Launch discount: -20% → $19.99 for a limited window
- No separate editions or season pass have been announced — one SKU, one price
- No Game Pass or PS Plus launch listing
Demo Progress Carries Over
If you played the demo (live since September 14), your save — and the Sauna and Outfit demo rewards — continue into the full game. Details on the demo page, and the preorder side on preorder bonus.
Platforms on Day One
Every current platform gets the game on the same day — PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and Switch 2. There is no delayed port and no platform left waiting. Per-platform detail: PS5, Switch, Switch 2.
Development Timeline
- April 2026 — revealed at the Triple-I showcase
- May 2026 — dev log detailing underground zombie factories and per-zombie skill progression
- September 2, 2026 — reported ¥160M (~$1.1M) in pre-orders within 5 days
- September 14, 2026 — playable demo goes live (peak 26,863 concurrent players)
- September 22, 2026 — full release, -20% launch discount live; launch-day peak of 50,119 concurrent players beats GK1’s all-time record, first reviews generally positive
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