Graveyard Keeper 2 Announced, Original Free Until April 13

Developers Lazy Bear Games and publisher tinyBuild announced Graveyard Keeper 2 on April 10, 2026, during the TripleI Initiative showcase, expanding the popular management simulation series with new strategy elements set for release later that year on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2.

To mark the occasion, the original Graveyard Keeper, released in 2018, is available for free across multiple platforms until April 13, 2026. Players can claim a permanent copy on Steam, the Xbox Store for Xbox One and Series X/S, and the PlayStation Store for PS4 and PS5, with no subscription required. The promotion allows newcomers to experience the game's core mechanics before the sequel arrives, building anticipation for the franchise's next chapter.

Graveyard Keeper places players in the role of a medieval graveyard keeper, tasked with building and managing a cemetery while navigating satirical ethical dilemmas. Described by its creators as "the most inaccurate medieval cemetery management sim of all time," the game blends dark humor with resource management. Players gather materials from the environment and deceased arrivals, craft items, and expand operations...