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Graveyard Keeper II Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch and PC as Original Goes Free for a Limited Time

The reveal includes a giveaway on PlayStation, Xbox, plus Steam through April 13, signaling a push to grow the audience before a planned 2026 launch.

Overview

  • tinyBuild and Lazy Bear Games, which announced the sequel Thursday, listed PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam as launch platforms.
  • The 2019 original is free to claim on PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam through April 13, instead of its usual $20 price.
  • Xbox players can redeem it on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S without an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
  • On PlayStation, the PS4 version is free and playable on PS5 and PS5 Pro via backward compatibility in what reporting says is its first giveaway on the store.
  • The sequel casts players as the Grand Inquisitor with systems for graveyard management, automation, town fortifications, and undead army combat, with date and pricing still unannounced for 2026.