tinyBuild and Lazy Bear Games have now released the demo for Graveyard Keeper 2, available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and Steam. Demo save data can be carried over to the full version, which is scheduled for release on September 22, 2026. Players won't need to start from scratch after completing the demo, as they can continue their existing progress in the full release.
Graveyard Keeper 2 continues the building and management gameplay of its predecessor, but this time players take on the role of the Grand Inquisitor. In addition to managing their own medieval cemetery, they must confront a zombie disaster and strive to save the threatened kingdom.
Cemetery management remains the core of the game. Players need to gather plants, animals, and human remains, using these resources to build production facilities. The development team states that this installment will further expand the automated production system, allowing players to use undead laborers to handle tedious tasks, continuously expand their cemetery, and generate income.
Combat is a significant new addition to the sequel. Players can lead undead armies into battle, construct towers and fortifications, craft armor and weapons, and equip and train their troops. The game retains the characteristic that these undead minions are not particularly bright.
Players must also help the town's residents repair their homes and complete tasks throughout the area. The demo is currently available for download on the five platforms mentioned above, and progress made in the demo will carry over to the full release on September 22.