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GRAVEYARD KEEPER 2 WIKIGuides, updates & sources

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Useful guides, clear limits.

Official support, creator videos, and player reports each have a stated scope. Community tips can help with a stuck task; they are not publisher-confirmed fixes.

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How the wiki works

“Announced” means the developer or publisher has described the feature. “Community report” means a player described an issue or workaround. Demo footage and demo steps do not establish retail values unless a launch-build source supports the same claim.

Each guide links its sources and limits. Counts such as forum activity and video views are snapshots because they change.

Official PC patch notes

Update 1.010 · October 13, 2026

Lazy Bear Games / Steam

Source checked October 14, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Named quest/progression, collision, worker, order-slot, controller and crash fixes. Population-based order slots up to five; Belt Master gear quantity increased without new values.
What it does not cover
No complete console rollout table or Kingy gameplay/recovery test.
Reviewed
October 14, 2026
Official platform-specific support list

Current platform known issues · checked October 14

tinyBuild

Source checked October 14, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
tinyBuild’s support list checked October 14 says fix availability varies by platform. It still lists Jack missing near the Twins’ boat on consoles, Xbox UI/camera scaling and inaccessible PlayStation Builder’s Bag items. Removed older support entries do not establish their repair or Nintendo rollout completion; no complete platform version table or universal save recovery is supplied.
What it does not cover
Workarounds are publisher suggestions; removed entries do not confirm fixes.
Reviewed
October 14, 2026
Official PC patch notes · October 2, 2026

Update 1.008 is live

Lazy Bear Games via Steam Community

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Save-loading, bedtime, worker and quest fixes; battle fast-travel restriction and Panic debuff correction; reduced Order crate requirements and increased likes, Happy Supplier bonus and Town Gratitude.
What it does not cover
No replacement numeric balance table, complete console rollout table or Kingy gameplay reproduction.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official development plans · October 2, 2026

Graveyard Keeper 2 — Plans for the future

Lazy Bear Games via Steam Community

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Planned gears, sermon Faith, moving stations, helper/farmer automation, Panic Reduction, order slots, trader upgrades, Hypno-device recharging and zombie cremation.
What it does not cover
Future plans with no release dates; 1.009 does not establish these plans as implemented.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official store listing

Graveyard Keeper 2 · PlayStation Store

Official platform storefront / tinyBuild

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Released September 22, 2026 for PS4/PS5; single-player listing.
What it does not cover
Regional store details may vary; no measured performance or general cross-save rule established.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official store listing

Graveyard Keeper 2 · Xbox Store

Official platform storefront / tinyBuild

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Released September 22, 2026; Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S listed.
What it does not cover
Regional store details may vary; no measured performance or general cross-save rule established.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official store listing

Graveyard Keeper 2 · Nintendo Switch

Official platform storefront / tinyBuild

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Nintendo Switch full-game listing and September 22, 2026 release.
What it does not cover
Regional store details may vary; no measured performance or general cross-save rule established.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official store listing

Graveyard Keeper 2 · Nintendo Switch 2

Official platform storefront / tinyBuild

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Separate Nintendo Switch 2 full-game listing and September 22, 2026 release.
What it does not cover
Regional store details may vary; no measured performance or general cross-save rule established.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official store listing

Graveyard Keeper 2 · Epic Games Store

Official platform storefront / tinyBuild

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Live Epic Games PC product listing.
What it does not cover
Regional store details may vary; no measured performance or general cross-save rule established.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official patch notes · October 6, 2026

Update 1.009 is live

francesca.falcini / Lazy Bear Games via Steam Community

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Developer reports save-load crashes, zombie/gardener station freezes, bag bait/navigation, Sauna energy and oven tech-tree corrections including existing saves, surgery perk and study-target fixes.
What it does not cover
No per-platform rollout timetable, guaranteed save recovery, chest-stack-loss fix or Kingy gameplay reproduction established.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Authored guide · September 22, 2026; update metadata September 23

Graveyard Keeper 2 Sermon Guide

Hadley Vincent / Prima Games

Source checked September 27, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Reported sermon preparation.
What it does not cover
Build/platform unstated; screenshot fetch failed. No Kingy gameplay test or formula adopted.
Reviewed
September 27, 2026
Authored launch-day guide · September 22, 2026, 1:40 pm; updated 1:55 pm, timezone unstated

How to fast travel in Graveyard Keeper 2

Arka Sarkar / Destructoid

Source checked September 27, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Reported Faith and Church access; credited map screenshot inspected in the native page.
What it does not cover
Build/platform unstated. The image shows a map, not activation inputs or a completed trip; no universal unlock priority adopted.
Reviewed
September 27, 2026
Authored guide · September 23, 2026, 20:37:50+03:00; updated 21:06:32+03:00

How to Unlock Fast Travel in Graveyard Keeper 2 and Get Faith

Roman Chizhmenko / VGTimes

Source checked September 27, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Reported activation and travel sequence.
What it does not cover
Exact build/platform and independent recording unstated; source text reviewed. No price table or quest-order guarantee imported.
Reviewed
September 27, 2026
Authored gameplay guide · September 22, 2026; update timestamp September 23 10:08:07−04:00

How to Increase Mastery in Graveyard Keeper 2

Hadley Vincent / Prima Games

Source checked September 27, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Keeper equipment and Mastery requirements; article includes credited gameplay screenshots.
What it does not cover
Exact build/platform unstated; no complete recipe, bonus or optimal-upgrade table reproduced. Kingy has not tested the procedure.
Reviewed
September 27, 2026
Player question and replies · absolute publication date unresolved

Advancing to iron · equipment and Mastery discussion

bananaslit123, NavezganeChrome, Cymelion and GlassDeviant / Reddit

Source checked September 27, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Separate Bronze Tools item as an equipment check; conflicting Iron thresholds retained.
What it does not cover
Reader relative ages disagree with search ages; JSON timestamp request failed. No build/platform identified; exact threshold, bonus, crafting station and universal Iron route not adopted.
Reviewed
September 27, 2026
Authored gameplay guide · September 22, 2026; page displays September 23 10:10:00−04:00 update timestamp

How to Get Science Points in Graveyard Keeper 2

Hadley Vincent / Prima Games

Source checked September 27, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Reported Alchemy Lab Study Table access, Science Kit decomposition, retained research items and rune discovery; article includes Prima gameplay screenshots.
What it does not cover
Exact build/platform unstated. Its kits-only wording conflicts with other Clean Paper reports; no exclusive-source claim, full recipe table or current fuel budget imported. Kingy has not reproduced research.
Reviewed
September 27, 2026
Authored progression guide · metadata published September 25, 2026, 20:03:54+03:00; reader displays conflicting relative dates

Graveyard Keeper 2 Progression Guide: Best Technologies to Unlock First

Maxim Tomilov / VGTimes

Source checked September 27, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Attributed Science and Mastery checks.
What it does not cover
Exact game build/platform unstated. Quality-variant repeat-study claim conflicts with a demo-data wiki and is not adopted; no numeric crafting or progression table is certified.
Reviewed
September 27, 2026
Authored gameplay guide · September 22, 2026; page also displays September 23 update timestamp

Graveyard Keeper 2 Material Locations: Bronze, Clay, Iron, and More

Hadley Vincent / Prima Games

Source checked September 27, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Reported Clay, Copper and Iron gathering landmarks, plus Chopping Spot and Firewood Shed supply checks.
What it does not cover
No exact build or platform identified. Kingy has not tested these locations, supply range, quantities or respawn behavior. Recipe numbers are not imported.
Reviewed
September 27, 2026
Player-reported mining route · absolute publication date not resolved

Graveyard Keeper 2: how to get infinite iron (zombie miners)

isqbswe and replies / Reddit

Source checked September 27, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Reported miner/porter assignment, pickaxe, iron/coal selector and output at lifts south of the house after clearing the mine-to-base path.
What it does not cover
One written playthrough, unknown platform/build. A reply still lacks construction options after opening the path. No guaranteed unlock, infinite yield or measured production rate established.
Reviewed
September 27, 2026
Creator-described demo · published September 16, 2026 (Vancouver; September 17 UTC)

Graveyard Keeper 2: The Best Way to Start Your Adventure! · Board mastery example

16 Bit Bear / YouTube

Source checked September 21, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Selected frames show Board mastery, two equipped tools and changing queue indicators.
What it does not cover
Platform and build are unidentified. Sampled frames do not establish exact output, elapsed production time, a complete supply layout or a fix for every idle worker. Kingy has not played this sequence.
Reviewed
September 21, 2026
Official demo store listing · September 14, 2026

Free Graveyard Keeper 2 Demo · Install on Steam

Steam / tinyBuild / Lazy Bear Games

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Free demo access, an estimated 3–4 hours through the introduction of The Town, and announced demo-save continuation in the full game.
What it does not cover
The estimated duration is not a timer. The listing does not establish cross-platform saves or retail balance values.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official demo announcement · September 14, 2026

Graveyard Keeper 2 Demo is Now Available! · September 14

Lazy Bear Games via Steam Community

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Demo on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch 2; announced save carryover; crafting, gathering, graveyard work and initial army combat.
What it does not cover
This demo-platform list does not name the original Nintendo Switch or promise cross-platform save transfer.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official platform-specific support list · checked October 8, 2026

Known issues · official Graveyard Keeper 2 support

tinyBuild

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Frozen-save exception marked fixed on PS5/Xbox with PS4 pending. Support says 1.007 addressed garden-well, Crematorium, Study Table, iron delivery, research-point, morgue-counter, soldier-reward and chest-transfer issues across most platforms, but those remain on Switch 1/2 pending rollout. Console tearing and extended-session performance remain listed.
What it does not cover
No exact Switch release date, complete console version table or general save-recovery procedure is given. Removed entries do not establish fixes; Kingy has not reproduced the developer claims.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official troubleshooting

Performance issues during extended play sessions

tinyBuild

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Save by resting in bed; close and relaunch during long sessions when performance declines.
What it does not cover
This is support guidance, not a benchmark, universal crash fix or proof of release-build performance.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official bug-report instructions

How to report a bug · official support form

tinyBuild

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
PC players are directed to the in-game feedback tool in the main-menu top-left or pause menu (ESC); the web form requests repeatable steps and screenshots/video.
What it does not cover
The general troubleshooting article separately requests save and log files. A submitted report is not a confirmed cause or fix.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official platform troubleshooting · checked October 8, 2026

General troubleshooting · Graveyard Keeper 2 Support

tinyBuild

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Platform-specific performance checks; PC in-game reporting when the game opens, .dat/.info saves and Player.log, plus crash logs if applicable. Windows 10 21H1/build 19043 or newer is stated for Unity 6.
What it does not cover
These are general checks, not a confirmed fix for a specific frame-rate problem or a measured Steam Deck performance target.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official platform list

Available platforms · official support

tinyBuild

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Current availability on PC through Steam, GOG and Epic Games; PS4/PS5; Xbox One/Series X|S; Switch 1 and 2.
What it does not cover
Availability does not establish identical patches, demo access or performance on every model.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official PC requirements

PC system requirements · official support

tinyBuild

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Minimum/recommended Windows PC specifications; publisher says Steam Deck and Steam Machine verified and expects Linux playability through Proton.
What it does not cover
Publisher compatibility statements are not Kingy measurements or evidence for a native Linux build.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official developer diary

Let’s talk Combat · September 18, 2026

Lazy Bear Games via Steam Community

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Town battles tied to a particular weekday, daily sewer combat, street battles, towers, barricades and squad control.
What it does not cover
Does not identify the battle-day name, quest unlock order, exact recipes or a tested winning composition.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official developer page

Graveyard Keeper 2 · Lazy Bear Games

Lazy Bear Games

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Genre, platforms, estimated release date, graveyard management, gathering, machinery, automation, zombie armies, town restoration, quests, and the single-player format.
What it does not cover
It does not provide a complete recipe database, item catalogue, NPC directory, quest walkthrough, map, or tested balance data.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official game site

Graveyard Keeper 2 · Official site

tinyBuild / Lazy Bear Games

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Out now banner and links to released Steam, GOG, Epic, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 stores.
What it does not cover
The current site is not a substitute for in-game verification.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official store listing

Graveyard Keeper 2 · Steam store page

Steam / tinyBuild / Lazy Bear Games

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
The Steam edition is marked released September 22, 2026 and Steam Deck Verified; the page gives PC requirements, languages, single-player features, demo access and the published feature overview.
What it does not cover
Verified is a compatibility rating, not a stable-FPS benchmark. The store listing does not provide exact recipe inputs, quest steps, NPC schedules, map coordinates, or balance values.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official developer FAQ · checked October 8, 2026

Graveyard Keeper 2 FAQ · pinned developer answers

Lazy Bear Games / tinyBuild via Steam Community

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Lists PC Steam, GOG and Epic Games plus console platforms; says Steam Deck Verified; confirms voice-over/mumbling choice, repaired-bridge access to the pre-order sauna, and Suit Up!/Dresser steps for the outfit.
What it does not cover
The FAQ gives no frame-rate target, cross-save rule, exact audio-settings menu path or live regional storefront availability.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official PC store listing · checked October 8, 2026

Graveyard Keeper 2 · GOG store page

GOG / tinyBuild / Lazy Bear Games

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
A live Graveyard Keeper 2 product listing on GOG, corroborating the developer FAQ’s GOG PC availability.
What it does not cover
Regional pricing and checkout state can vary. This does not establish save transfer between GOG and Steam.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official launch post · September 22, 2026

Graveyard Keeper 2 is OUT NOW · launch announcement

tinyBuild via Steam Community

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
The PC launch and the publisher’s statement that demo saves carry into the full game.
What it does not cover
It does not promise cross-platform saves. The current support list does not establish whether Nintendo Switch demo saves transfer; separate official instructions cover Steam on Windows.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Community guide

Polished Bronze: how to get it

PlayNews

Source checked October 10, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Search-indexed summary (direct fetch blocked): Polished Bronze is needed early to repair the bridge left of the garden, which leads to the vineyard and brewery.
What it does not cover
Recipe details not read directly; Kingy has not repaired the bridge.
Reviewed
October 10, 2026
Community guide · modified September 24, 2026

Zombie Fighter

Wikily

Source checked October 11, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Pikes or bows for zombie fighters, armour tiers, squad slots up to four via Defender’s Emblems, and the defence-power rule that only armed, armoured zombies count.
What it does not cover
Weapon and armour values and squad headcount have this one source; no patch notes listed.
Reviewed
October 11, 2026
Community guide · reviewed October 10, 2026

Zombie army battle guide

GameBrief

Source checked October 11, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
No swords for zombies; pike or bow plus armour; Defender’s Emblems for squad slots; battle copies; sword and armour on the toolbar; Sloth-day battles.
What it does not cover
Kingy has not tested battles.
Reviewed
October 11, 2026
Community guide · updated September 28, 2026

Combat: battles, squads and defence power

AllThings.How

Source checked October 11, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Inspect to equip armour and a pike or bow, Barracks squad slots, Battle Ram emblems, Victory Banners, defence power, battle copies and Sloth-day guard posts.
What it does not cover
Kingy has not tested battles.
Reviewed
October 11, 2026
Community guide · September 23, 2026

Zombies full guide and tips

PowerUp Gaming

Source checked October 11, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Worker tools via Inspect, workstation assignment, Resurrection Table recipe, collars and the weekly zombie limit.
What it does not cover
One source for the recipe and limit; linked, not stated.
Reviewed
October 11, 2026
Official launch-day hotfix · September 22, 2026

Hotfix · Pre-order bonus content

tinyBuild via Steam Community

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
The hotfix says it corrected cases where pre-order content failed to appear in existing save files.
What it does not cover
It does not say that other launch-day issues were fixed or list affected platforms and versions.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official patch notes · September 24, 2026

Update 1.005 is live · September 24

Lazy Bear Games via Steam Community

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Update 1.005 says it fixed Study Table research lockups, a corpse-stuck Crematorium, several Resurrection Table and zombie resurrection states, demolition in the resurrection zone, and zombie craft indicators. It also names PlayStation-only zombie-limit hint and Switch-only wheat animation fixes, tree-log yield, Kiln/Furnace balance and alchemy-tower performance changes.
What it does not cover
The announcement itself gives no per-platform rollout dates. Current tinyBuild support separately says the corresponding 1.007 support fixes remain pending on Switch 1/2; no universal old-save recovery established.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official patch notes · September 25, 2026

Update 1.006 is live · September 25

Lazy Bear Games via Steam Community

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Update 1.006 adds an in-game bug report feature for Steam PC; fixes kitchen zombies consuming or burning ingredients without producing a dish, oven placement blocking a millstone, bag-slot pickup and vendor purchase failures, retroactive Steam achievements for demo-save milestones, Defender’s Emblem destruction soft-locks, some ultrawide/non-standard-resolution crashes and stuck crop beds. It also names movement, audio, graphics and trade-price fixes.
What it does not cover
These are specific patch claims, not a fix for all chef stalls or performance issues. The current support page no longer lists Steam demo achievement failures; removal is not a separate fix claim.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official patch notes · September 28, 2026

Changelog — 1.007 · September 28

Lazy Bear Games via Steam Community

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Iron supply quest, Potter’s Wheel, polished stone, Study Table Science, Tempering Expert and several progression/performance fixes.
What it does not cover
The Steam note does not guarantee every affected save recovers. The October 8 support snapshot scoped 1.007 fixes with a Nintendo exception; the October 14 list supplies no complete replacement version table.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official Steam save-transfer instructions · checked October 8, 2026

[Steam] Transferring Demo Save Files to the Full Game

tinyBuild

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Steam demo saves should transfer automatically. On Windows, players can copy matching .dat and .info files from the demo save directory to the full-game directory, or download the files from Steam Cloud first.
What it does not cover
The article does not cover Steam Deck/Linux Proton paths, consoles, cross-platform transfers or Nintendo Switch behavior.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official bonus troubleshooting · checked October 8, 2026

Pre-Order Bonus questions

tinyBuild

Source checked October 8, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
The Steam hotfix is live, while a console patch is in progress. Console players should install the pre-order DLC and re-import the demo save. The outfit requires Suit Up! and a Dresser; the sauna is left of the home across the bridge.
What it does not cover
The article does not say the pending console patch is live or promise bonus access for players who did not pre-order through an official storefront.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Live player questions · checked September 23, 2026

Graveyard Keeper 2 · Steam Community discussions

Steam players

Source checked September 23, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Current threads include fishing help, zombie guides, Steam Deck controls, kiln placement, furnace/oven autocrafting, and research-table questions. These topics show what players are asking; they are not verified game instructions.
What it does not cover
The forum changes throughout the day. A question or report is not proof that an issue affects every player or every platform.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Release-build performance reports · checked September 23, 2026

Steam Deck Performance · Steam discussion

Steam players

Source checked September 23, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
The original player reports stutter on low settings, especially in rain. A reply says a 30 FPS cap with medium or low settings felt playable to them, while another still found the stutter unsettling.
What it does not cover
Hardware, build and route differ; this thread does not establish a universal frame rate or a proven fix. Steam Deck Verified is a separate store rating.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Release-build accessibility report · checked September 23, 2026

Fishing is poorly designed for the colorblind · Steam discussion

Steam players

Source checked September 23, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
A colorblind player says the fishing cue depends on a thin line changing from green to red; a reply requests a non-color tension indicator.
What it does not cover
The suggested tension bar is a request, not a feature or workaround. The thread does not document an official colorblind setting.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Live player bug reports · checked September 23, 2026

Graveyard Keeper 2 · Steam bug reports

Steam players

Source checked September 23, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Recent reports include a zombie porter malfunction and demo-save import trouble on Linux. Use these as leads for troubleshooting and bug reporting.
What it does not cover
Community reports have not been confirmed by the publisher unless an official support or patch note also says so.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Release-build player walkthrough · checked September 23, 2026

How even to make zombies · Steam discussion

Steam players

Source checked September 23, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Replies distinguish the buildable Resurrection Table from the central room device and describe placing a body, resurrection liquid and a collar before choosing Prepare. One reply describes a five-red-skull limit for the basic bronze collar.
What it does not cover
Players have not supplied a platform, version or independently checked recipe. One player still could not place a body; the collar limit and table steps are community reports, not a fix for every blocked table.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Release-build troubleshooting reports · checked September 23, 2026

The chef zombie is not working · Steam discussion

Steam players

Source checked September 23, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Several players report a cooking zombie stuck under an hourglass, sometimes after one batch. Replies suggest checking mastery, ingredients, firewood and the supplier station; others report that those checks did not restore production.
What it does not cover
The thread does not establish what the hourglass means in every case, a universal fix, or a publisher-confirmed chef bug.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Release-build player instructions · checked September 23, 2026

Town order help · Steam discussion

Steam players

Source checked September 23, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Multiple replies describe putting requested goods in crates behind Jack, confirming the order at the nearby table or board, and returning on its scheduled day after the next weekly cycle.
What it does not cover
Exact timing and quest state are player-reported. One reply reports a quest still failing, so the sequence is not a guaranteed repair for a stuck order.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Release-day schedule and energy discussion · September 23, 2026

Day-Night Cycle · r/GraveyardKeeper

Community players / r/GraveyardKeeper

Source checked September 23, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Players describe days and energy as feeling short. A detailed reply says some activities remain tied to named days while quest NPCs are easier to find; several replies suggest planning around those events rather than finishing every task before night.
What it does not cover
The thread disagrees on whether the sequel day is actually shorter than the first game. It does not establish measured cycle length, exact energy values or an official schedule.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Player request and linked tutorial · September 23, 2026

What tutorials do you want to see for GK II? · ink and paper question

Community players / r/GraveyardKeeper

Source checked September 23, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
A player asks where to make ink and paper in the sequel; the thread author replies with a short video walkthrough of writing supplies for the nun.
What it does not cover
The question and reply establish demand and a tutorial link, not independently verified recipe values.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Creator walkthrough · published September 22, 2026

How to make writing supplies (ink and paper) for the nun

pepper / YouTube

Source checked September 27, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Writing Desk route and supply conversions.
What it does not cover
Native-player frames sampled September 27; the full interval was not continuously reviewed. Platform, executable build and current recipe values remain unconfirmed in gameplay.
Reviewed
September 27, 2026
Release-build unlock question · checked September 23, 2026

How to Unlock Zombie Mining/Quarry/Digging · Steam discussion

Steam players

Source checked September 23, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
A player reports the iron and coal mine stations appeared after clearing both the mine entrance and the obstacles in the tunnels to the basement, with the technology unlocked. The question author confirms that clearing the tunnels solved their unlock.
What it does not cover
The thread does not establish a complete quarry or digging unlock chain, exact obstacle costs, or how to assign a worker after the station appears.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Release-build quest answers · checked September 23, 2026

Albert 8 red skull zombie quest · Steam discussion

Steam players

Source checked September 23, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
One player reports completing Albert’s request with a resurrected zombie showing eight red and five white skulls. Others describe swapping stored organs and using the higher-capacity collars supplied by the quest.
What it does not cover
These are player reports without a stated platform or build. They do not prove the exact organ recipe, whether more than eight red skulls count, or every collar tier limit.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Release-build automation troubleshooting · checked September 23, 2026

Zombie Guide · Steam discussion

Steam players

Source checked September 23, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
Players describe a worker at each crafting station, a separate supplier, spare storage, matching tools and mastery. A gardening reply points to crop signs in the construction menu.
What it does not cover
The thread includes unresolved idle-worker reports. It is not a tested layout for every machine or proof that every stopped queue is a setup error.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Creator video · published September 16, 2026

How to Get Zombies Working in Graveyard Keeper 2

Wasting / YouTube

Source checked September 23, 2026

Open original source ↗
What it covers
The creator describes a 94-second walkthrough of workstations and Zombie Supplier Stations. YouTube metadata showed more than 15,000 views when checked.
What it does not cover
Kingy checked the title, description, duration and channel, but could not review frames or captions. Specific setup details in the guide come from linked player discussions, not this video.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Release-build Writing Desk question · checked September 23, 2026

How do I write stories? · Steam discussion

Steam players

Source checked September 23, 2026

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What it covers
A player with the Writing Desk and equipment sees a crossed-out purple brain icon. A reply says writing a story needs insanity and suggests corpse work to raise it; the question author acknowledges that explanation.
What it does not cover
The thread does not establish an exact insanity threshold, story recipe, or a guaranteed way to raise the meter by a particular amount.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Creator chapter · published September 21, 2026

Top 7 Tips the Game Does Not Explain · Insanity chapter

Larry Puss / YouTube

Source checked September 23, 2026

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What it covers
The creator labels 7:03–8:13 as an Insanity guide and describes managing Insanity in the video summary. YouTube metadata showed more than 45,000 views when checked.
What it does not cover
Kingy checked chapter metadata and description, but could not review frames or captions. The chapter is a companion to the Steam answer, not independent verification of the story-writing threshold.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Release-build income discussion · checked September 23, 2026

How to actually get money in the game? · Steam discussion

Steam players

Source checked September 23, 2026

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What it covers
Replies suggest selling cremation certificates, small batches to restored Town shops, and cheap Clay Plates to a village merchant. A player also points to warehouse trade requests but says they have not tried one yet.
What it does not cover
No method is established as the best income route. Prices, stock limits, trade payouts and costs vary or remain unconfirmed in this thread.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Release-build Jack order follow-up · checked September 23, 2026

Town Supplied · Steam discussion

Steam players

Source checked September 23, 2026

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What it covers
A player reports that Jack’s iron crate goes in the stockpile behind him, the selected order shows progress, and a coin appears above the order board on Pride day for reward collection. Several replies report a one-week wait before the quest can be handed in.
What it does not cover
Some players in the thread still cannot complete the quest. The sequence does not prove a universal fix or the timing of every Town order.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Community workaround · September 22, 2026

PSA for people struggling to transfer their saves on Steam Deck or Linux

OneSekk / r/GraveyardKeeper

Source checked September 23, 2026

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What it covers
One player reports that Steam Deck/Linux demo imports may need the whole “Graveyard Keeper 2 Demo” folder copied from demo AppID 5075680 into the full-game Proton prefix for AppID 4358690. Replies report both automatic transfer working and manual copying being needed.
What it does not cover
This is an unconfirmed community workaround for Steam Deck/Linux, not an official migration procedure. Installation paths vary; it does not address Nintendo saves or guarantee recovery of a missing/cloud-only save.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Community troubleshooting thread · checked September 23, 2026

I have tried the demo, changed my mind · zombie automation discussion

Community players / r/GraveyardKeeper

Source checked September 23, 2026

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What it covers
Demo players explain that normal production needs a worker with the right tool/mastery and a separate supplier worker to move inputs and outputs. The thread was prompted by queues that appeared to stall.
What it does not cover
These are player-reported demo observations, not a verified retail-build rule or a fix for the current Steam “Zombie Porter” bug reports.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Community demo guide · checked September 23, 2026

GraveKeeper 2: how to get the zombies to work

Community players / r/GraveyardKeeper

Source checked September 23, 2026

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What it covers
Players point to the zombie supply station, work-specific tools, mastery and earned perks as separate parts of a working demo setup.
What it does not cover
The thread concerns the demo and does not verify full-game values or establish a fix for transporter/porter malfunctions.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Release-day player advice · September 23, 2026

Gameplay · release-day fishing help

Community players / r/GraveyardKeeper

Source checked September 23, 2026

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What it covers
Players describe easing off the reel input when the line turns red and resuming when it lightens. Several say one additional Farming mastery point made the mini-game easier for them.
What it does not cover
Player advice varies by controller and skill level. The thread does not establish an exact mastery requirement or a universal input cadence.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Community demo troubleshooting · September 14–21, 2026

I might be too dense for the demo · fishing discussion

Community players / r/GraveyardKeeper

Source checked September 23, 2026

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What it covers
Earlier demo players also recommend watching line colour, easing off before it turns red, and raising Farming mastery if fishing feels unusually slow.
What it does not cover
This discussion includes conflicting button-timing suggestions and does not prove that a specific mastery point is mandatory.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Creator demo walkthrough · published September 17, 2026; 27,124 views in a September 20 snapshot

Graveyard Keeper 2: The Best Way to Start Your Adventure!

16 Bit Bear / YouTube

Source checked September 23, 2026

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What it covers
A timestamped walkthrough covering placement, zombies, tool mastery and supply delivery, energy food, grave rating, and tech priorities. The creator’s Board example is excerpted in the automation guide.
What it does not cover
The footage is from the September 15 demo. Kingy reviewed only the Board/tool excerpt; the other chapters and all retail values remain unconfirmed.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Promotional gameplay overview · published August 26, 2026; 521,179 views in the September 22 source snapshot

Graveyard Keeper 2 Gameplay Trailer · Future Games Show at gamescom 2026

Future Games Show / YouTube

Source checked September 23, 2026

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What it covers
A widely watched overview of the announced graveyard, Town, machinery, and combat systems.
What it does not cover
This is a promotional trailer, not a tutorial or proof of exact retail mechanics.
Reviewed
September 23, 2026
Official developer diary · Old World — New Story, September 2, 2026

Old World — New Story

Lazy Bear Games via Steam Community

Source checked October 8, 2026

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What it covers
The eight-year story gap, expanded regions, traders, refugees, a story designed to work for newcomers, returning and new characters, the same-but-not-exactly-the-same Keeper, less grinding, the new Talent System, Milestones fast travel, the removal of the Teleportstone, designated-day character mechanics, and the Town continuing to evolve after the story.
What it does not cover
It does not name the complete NPC roster, reveal quest order, or provide exact unlock costs and route data.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official developer diaries

Graveyard Keeper 2 · Developer diaries

Lazy Bear Games via Steam Community

Source checked October 8, 2026

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What it covers
The announced zombie roles, semi-automatic machinery, underground factories, Town restoration, post-story Town evolution, graveyard modules, 3D presentation, dynamic shadows, nature, weather, and the August 26 announcement that the preorder outfit depends on the platform.
What it does not cover
The diaries describe systems at a high level and do not establish complete item, recipe, enemy, NPC, or production tables.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Official developer diary

Where Zombies Feel at Home · May 20, 2026

Lazy Bear Games via Steam Community

Source checked October 11, 2026

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What it covers
Zombies first arrived in the original game’s first DLC; in the sequel they also run semi-automatic underground machines, fight in the army and have per-zombie skill progression; red-skull corruption from sinners replaces the original’s white-skull goal.
What it does not cover
Prelaunch system description; no recipes, skill numbers or tested corruption thresholds.
Reviewed
October 11, 2026
Official developer diary

The Town That Probably Exists · June 16, 2026

Lazy Bear Games via Steam Community

Source checked October 11, 2026

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What it covers
In the original, the Town was only hinted at behind a guarded gate and the Town Pass; in the sequel it is visited, liberated from zombies and restored.
What it does not cover
No district list, restoration costs or quest order.
Reviewed
October 11, 2026
Official developer diary

Dissecting the Art and Visuals of Graveyard Keeper 2 · July 30, 2026

Lazy Bear Games via Steam Community

Source checked October 11, 2026

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What it covers
The original was stylised 2D pixel art; the sequel is built in 3D with a fixed camera angle and a moving sun that casts dynamic shadows, including at night.
What it does not cover
Art-direction diary; no performance or settings data.
Reviewed
October 11, 2026
Official platform listing

Graveyard Keeper 2 · Pre-Order Bonus

Nintendo / tinyBuild Games

Source checked October 8, 2026

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What it covers
The personal sauna and exclusive player outfit included in the pre-order bonus, plus the September 22, 2026 release date on Nintendo platforms.
What it does not cover
Platform-specific outfit colours, unlock timing, and whether the bonus becomes available another way are not established here.
Reviewed
October 8, 2026
Authored demo guide · updated September 17, 2026

Complete Graveyard Keeper 2 Beginner’s Guide [Demo]

Sudhanyo Chatterjee / Pro Game Guides

Source checked September 20, 2026

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What it covers
The author explicitly describes hands-on demo coverage. Supports the twins’ pottery request, Pottery I in Building, its 10 red and 5 green cost, and the wheel-and-clay sequence.
What it does not cover
Platform and exact build are unspecified. Its generic Stone and singular Clay Plate wording do not establish the precise processed material or batch output; those details use the separate pottery report. Other advice in this broad guide has not been adopted.
Reviewed
September 20, 2026
Authored prelaunch walkthrough · September 16, 2026

Graveyard Keeper 2 — How to Make Pottery and Get Clay

Andrey Pavlenko / ShowGamer

Source checked September 20, 2026

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What it covers
Reports the wheel’s processed Piece of Stone requirement, two clay producing three plates, and six plates exchanged with the twins for a fishing rod. Corroborates the Pottery I cost and workyard sequence.
What it does not cover
The article does not identify platform, build or whether its capture was the public demo. Kingy has not reproduced the recipe or hand-in; these are reported prelaunch steps, not verified retail values.
Reviewed
September 20, 2026