Launch status: Graveyard Keeper 2 is out now worldwide (September 22, 2026) on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch & Switch 2 — full details in the release date & platform schedule.
On this page 10 sections
- Direct Solution & Tactical Verdict
- Core Data & Verification Matrix
- Official Video Reference
- Story & Progression Achievements (Unmissable)
- Unlocking All 3 Ending Trophies in One Run
- Mastery, Autopsy & Secret Trophies
- PlayStation 5 Trophy Guide & Steam Achievement Trigger Verification
- Missable Achievement Precautions and Speedrun Milestones
- Step-by-Step Strategic Walkthrough
- Frequently Asked Questions
Core Data & Verification Matrix
| Total Achievements & Trophies | 48 Steam Achievements / 48 PS5 Trophies + 1 Platinum |
| Missable Achievements | 0 (With manual save backup before Act III portal) |
| Estimated 100% Time | 65 - 80 Hours |
| Minimum Playthroughs | 1 (With manual save fork before finale) |
| Hardest Achievement | 'Surgical Perfection' (16 White Skull corpse) |
| Demo Save Bug Fix | Resolved in Update 1.006 (Retroactive trigger on sleeping) |
Official Video Reference
Verified gameplay showcase footage covering key mechanics and features discussed in this guide.
Story & Progression Achievements (Unmissable)
These achievements unlock automatically as you advance through the main questlines of Acts I, II, and III.
Over 25 of the 48 achievements are tied directly to primary story milestones, including reopening the church, visiting The Town for the first time, and assembling the ancient portal core.
If you began your adventure on the free Steam demo, official Update 1.006 ensures that all early story achievements unlock retroactively upon loading your save into the full 1.0 game.
| Achievement Name | Description | Rarity / Type | Unlock Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Awakening | Dig out Gerry near Keeper Cottage | Common (Story) | Complete prologue tutorial |
| Holy Consecration | Achieve +5 rating and reopen Church | Common (Story) | Talk to Bishop on Pride Day |
| Urban Pioneer | Pass through the South Gate into The Town | Uncommon (Story) | Deliver Inquisitor firewood |
| Spiritual Industrialist | Construct your first workyard conveyor | Uncommon (Story) | Connect stone cutter to trunk |
| Reanimated Dawn | Reanimate your first zombie laborer | Uncommon (Story) | Resurrection Table craft |
Story achievements account for roughly 55% of the total gamerscore, providing steady positive reinforcement throughout the initial 25 hours of campaign play.
If early achievements failed to pop when transferring a demo save, sleep in your cottage bed once under Update 1.006+ to trigger full verification.
Unlocking All 3 Ending Trophies in One Run
Before placing the final battery into the Celestial Portal on Catacomb Floor 15, create a manual backup of your slot_01.dat. Unlock Ending A, reload your backup, and complete Endings B and C to earn all three trophies without restarting.
Mastery, Autopsy & Secret Trophies
Challenging endgame achievements test your mastery over dark alchemy, cemetery aesthetics, and combat fortitude.
The most demanding trophy is Surgical Perfection, which requires preparing a corpse with 16 White Skulls and zero Red Skulls using advanced Silver and Gold embalming injections.
Combat enthusiasts must also conquer all 15 floors of the Catacombs, culminating in defeating the Corrupted Inquisitor shade while equipped with Master Armor crafted via the Tempering Expert perk.
| Achievement Name | Description | Difficulty | Key Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical Perfection | Prepare and bury a 16 White Skull corpse | Hard | Remove Fat/Blood + Gold/Silver Embalming |
| Cemetery Paradise | Achieve +1,000 overall graveyard rating | Hard | Marble carved fences & lawn lanterns |
| Catacomb Conqueror | Clear all 15 floors of the Catacombs | Medium | Master Armor + Steel Warhammer |
| Master Viticulturist | Produce 100 bottles of Gold-Quality wine | Medium | Quality Fertilizer + Oak aging casks |
Reaching a +1,000 cemetery rating requires replacing all wooden crosses with carved marble statues and manicured grass lawns, providing the ultimate visual showcase for your 80-hour estate.
Verified through Official Updates 1.005 to 1.010: key progression blockers in Central Districts Purge: Part I & Part II, Study Table research, Tempering Expert Master Armor crafting, and Son of a Butcher autopsy bonuses have all been resolved.
PlayStation 5 Trophy Guide & Steam Achievement Trigger Verification
Earning all 48 achievements and the PS5 Platinum trophy requires navigating multi-platform trigger checks. While combat and crafting achievements register immediately upon meeting the threshold, quest and progression trophies in Graveyard Keeper 2 update their state flags when the Keeper sleeps in his cottage bed. If you met conditions during the free Steam demo or an earlier build, resting in bed under Update 1.006+ immediately evaluates your quest log and retroactively awards pending achievements. In Update 1.010, quest event triggers were stabilized across all platforms, preventing late-game achievement dropouts.
| Trophy Category | Steam / PS5 Count | Trigger Mechanism | Troubleshooting / Sync Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story Progression | 25 Trophies | Quest dialogue completion / Sleeping in bed | Sleep in cottage bed under Update 1.006+ to trigger retroactive unlocks |
| Graveyard & Estate Rating | 8 Trophies | Episcopal sermon inspection on Pride Day | Ensure rating threshold (+200 / +1000) is active before talking to Bishop |
| Corpse Perfection & Embalming | 5 Trophies | Final burial / interment in consecrated grave | Inject Silver & Gold elixirs to hit 16 White Skulls before burying |
| Branching Narrative Climax | 3 Trophies | Catacomb Floor 15 portal battery activation | Back up slot_01.dat before placing the final battery to earn all 3 endings |
| Cumulative Crafting & Economy | 7 Trophies | Milestone threshold counter reached | Tracks continuously across workyard and Town Harbor exports |
Trophy Architecture & Verification SOP: Following this multi-tier roadmap ensures zero lost progress. Because progression trophies poll save flags during the sleep cycle, players should always sleep to commit save states immediately after completing major storyline events.
Missable Achievement Precautions and Speedrun Milestones
Critical choices required to secure all 50 Steam achievements in a single playthrough.
Most achievements in Graveyard Keeper 2 are tied to cumulative milestones (such as burying 100 corpses or brewing 500 bottles of wine) and cannot be permanently missed. However, the three narrative climax achievements—'Homeward Bound', 'Lord Magistrate', and 'Inquisitor's Right Hand'—depend entirely on your choice at Catacomb Floor 15.
To unlock all three ending trophies without replaying 60 hours of gameplay, create a manual backup of your save file in %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Lazy Bear Games\Graveyard Keeper 2\ right before activating the Celestial Portal. After the credits roll, restore the backup to trigger the remaining two conclusions.
| Achievement Title | Steam Rarity | Missable? | Exact Unlocking Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeward Bound | Ultra Rare (3.2%) | Yes (Branching) | Activate the Celestial Portal to return to modern Earth |
| Lord Magistrate | Ultra Rare (2.8%) | Yes (Branching) | Destroy the portal core and assume leadership of The Town |
| Inquisitor's Right Hand | Ultra Rare (1.9%) | Yes (Branching) | Surrender the portal energy to the Grand Inquisitor |
| Master Mortician | Rare (8.5%) | No (Cumulative) | Bury a flawless 16-White Skull corpse in the cemetery |
| Industrial Tycoon | Rare (6.1%) | No (Cumulative) | Export 50 Trade Crates through the Town Harbour Docks |
Using the pre-portal save backup technique saves over 100 hours of unnecessary replay time while guaranteeing a 100% Steam achievement showcase.
Step-by-Step Strategic Walkthrough
- Playthrough Phase 1: Complete Act I and Act II naturally to unlock story milestones (Church Reopened, Town Gate Pass, First Zombie).
- Playthrough Phase 2: Focus on cemetery ratings to unlock 'Hallowed Ground' (+200 rating) and 'Sanctified Cathedral' (+500 rating).
- Playthrough Phase 3: Create manual save before activating the final portal in Act III to unlock all three ending trophies in one run.
- Cleanup Phase: Maximize corpse autopsies for 'Surgical Perfection' (16 White Skulls) and complete all Town district restorations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the complete Graveyard Keeper 2 trophy guide for 100% completion?
To achieve 100% completion and earn the Platinum trophy / all 48 Steam achievements in Graveyard Keeper 2, follow a 4-phase route: complete Acts I-II for unmissable story trophies, upgrade the graveyard to +1,000 rating for 'Cemetery Paradise', create a manual save backup before Catacomb Floor 15 to trigger all 3 endings ('Homeward Bound', 'Lord Magistrate', 'Inquisitor's Right Hand'), and perform Gold/Silver embalming for 'Surgical Perfection' (16 White Skulls).
Why didn't my trophy or achievement pop after completing an objective in GK2?
In Graveyard Keeper 2, several story and milestone achievements register their completion flags when your character sleeps in the Keeper's cottage bed. If an achievement condition was met during the free demo or prior to Update 1.006, sleep once in your bed to trigger retroactive verification. In Update 1.010, quest event triggers were stabilized across all platforms.
How many achievements are in Graveyard Keeper 2?
There are 48 Steam achievements on PC and 48 Trophies plus 1 Platinum Trophy on PlayStation 5.
Are any achievements missable in GK2?
No achievements are permanently missable if you create a manual save backup before activating the final portal in Act III.
How do you get the 'Surgical Perfection' achievement in GK2?
Prepare a corpse with 16 White Skulls and 0 Red Skulls by removing Fat and Blood, then injecting Silver and Gold embalming elixirs.
Did Update 1.006 fix demo achievement unlocking?
Yes, Update 1.006 retroactively checks your quest flags upon sleeping, awarding any unlocked achievements earned during the demo.
Related Strategy Guides
Walkthrough Part 1 (Act I)
Walkthrough & StarterWalkthrough Part 2 (Act II)
Walkthrough & StarterWalkthrough Part 3 (Act III)
Walkthrough & StarterAll Endings & Choices
Morgue & GraveyardBest Corpse Autopsy Strategy
Technical & SystemsSave File Location
Walkthrough & StarterSecrets & Easter Eggs
Morgue & GraveyardGraveyard Rating