Graveyard Keeper 2 release date is September 22, 2026 with a simultaneous multi-platform launch across Windows, macOS, Linux, and SteamOS PCs, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch 1, and Nintendo Switch 2. The Steam standard edition costs $24.99 with a 20% pre-purchase discount through launch day, bringing the price to $19.99. This is a full launch, not Early Access.

Graveyard Keeper 2 release date at a glance

Graveyard Keeper 2 is a day-one multi-platform release: every announced platform ships on September 22, 2026. The release date and platform list appear on the Steam store page, the official graveyardkeeper2.com marketing site, and the Nintendo Switch 2 store page, so launch-day timing is consistent across first-party storefronts. On Steam, the release is set for September 22, 2026 with no Early Access phase, and the 20% pre-purchase discount runs through launch day, so the discounted $19.99 price only holds if you buy before the release unlocks. The PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 1, and Switch 2 versions all release on the same September 22 date, which the NintendoEverything announcement attributes to a coordinated multi-platform launch. The Switch 2 SKU is part of the system's launch lineup and is available alongside the Switch 1 SKU on day one.

Platforms Graveyard Keeper 2 launches on

PlatformLaunch statusSource
WindowsSeptember 22, 2026Steam store page
macOSSeptember 22, 2026Steam store page
LinuxSeptember 22, 2026Steam store page
SteamOSSeptember 22, 2026Steam store page
PlayStation 5September 22, 2026Official marketing site
Xbox Series X / SSeptember 22, 2026Official marketing site
Nintendo Switch 1September 22, 2026NintendoEverything
Nintendo Switch 2September 22, 2026Nintendo Switch 2 store page

PC controller and input support

The Steam store page lists full controller support, so DualShock 4, DualSense, and Xbox One and Xbox Series controllers work across the PC builds without third-party remapping tools. Keyboard and mouse remain supported alongside the controller options. Per-edition Switch 2 exclusive content beyond the Pre-Order Bonus DLC has not been announced as of 2026-09-03.

Pricing and pre-purchase window

The Steam store page lists Graveyard Keeper 2 at a launch price of $24.99, with a 20% pre-purchase discount applied through September 22, 2026. The pre-purchase price is $19.99, and the discount closes on launch day when the full retail price takes effect. A Collector's Edition has been discussed in community speculation, but the contents and pricing for any non-standard edition have not been announced as of 2026-09-03. Region-specific pricing outside the standard Steam tier also has not been announced.

FAQ

When does Graveyard Keeper 2 release?

Graveyard Keeper 2 releases on September 22, 2026 across Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 1, and Nintendo Switch 2 in a simultaneous multi-platform launch.

Which platforms launch Graveyard Keeper 2?

Graveyard Keeper 2 launches on Windows, macOS, Linux, and SteamOS PCs alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch 1, and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 22, 2026.

Is Graveyard Keeper 2 releasing in Early Access?

Graveyard Keeper 2 ships as a full launch on September 22, 2026. The Steam store page does not list an Early Access phase.

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