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 9 sections
- Direct Solution & Tactical Verdict
- Core Data & Verification Matrix
- Ending A: The Traveler's Return (True Portal Ending)
- Gerry's Secret Identity Revealed
- Endings B & C: Town Magistrate vs. Inquisitor's Empire
- Gerry's True Epilogue and Post-Game Sandbox State
- Unlocking All 3 Endings in One Playthrough: Save Backup SOP
- Step-by-Step Strategic Walkthrough
- Frequently Asked Questions
Core Data & Verification Matrix
| Total Story Endings | 3 Distinct Endings |
| Endgame Dungeon Location | Catacombs Floor 15 (Abyssal Vault) |
| Best Ending for Free Play | Ending B (The Lord Magistrate) |
| Post-Ending Free Play | Supported in Endings B & C (Ending A reloads before portal) |
| Key Quest Artifact | Ancient Portal Core & Alchemical Quintessence |
| Gerry's True Identity | Immortal Alchemist & Former Town Architect |
Ending A: The Traveler's Return (True Portal Ending)
The default narrative resolution where the Keeper fulfills his original goal of returning to his beloved in the modern era.
To unlock Ending A, you must power the Celestial Portal with the repaired Core, 20 Faith points, and the blessing of both the Bishop and the Town Council. Gerry bids a heartfelt farewell, acknowledging his centuries of companionship.
Stepping into the vortex plays a poignant animated cinematic returning the protagonist to the modern street intersection from the game's prologue. Following the credits, the game reloads your save at the morning before portal activation.
| Ending Aspect | Narrative Consequence | Trophy Unlocked | Post-Game State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protagonist Fate | Returns to modern family in the 21st century | 'Homeward Bound' | Reloads prior dawn save |
| Gerry's Fate | Remains as the eternal guardian skull | Unlocked in credits | Dialogue concludes |
| The Town | Governed peacefully by the restored Council | Seen in epilogue | Town districts flourish |
Ending A brings full emotional closure to the multi-game narrative arc, resolving the protagonist's displacement that began in the original 2018 title.
Complete Ending A first, then reload your automated dawn save to trigger Endings B and C without having to replay the campaign.
Gerry's Secret Identity Revealed
During the final pre-portal dialogue, Gerry confesses that he was once the Chief Architect of The Town who attempted immortality alchemy centuries ago, binding his soul into the skull as punishment for hubris.
Endings B & C: Town Magistrate vs. Inquisitor's Empire
Choosing to stay behind transforms the game into a permanent high-tier sandbox simulation.
In Ending B (The Lord Magistrate), you deliberately shatter the dimensional portal keys at the Town Hall steps, declaring your commitment to the people. The citizens crown you perpetual Mayor, unlocking endless sandbox gameplay with weekly municipal tax collections.
In Ending C (The Inquisitorial Empire), you align with the Grand Inquisitor, using the portal's raw energy to fuel an expansionist religious state that establishes military outposts across the northern kingdoms.
| Ending Choice | Key Ally | Moral Alignment | Gameplay Perk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ending B: Lord Magistrate | Town Council & Merchants | Benevolent Secular | +12.5 Silver weekly municipal tax bonus |
| Ending C: Inquisitor's Empire | Grand Inquisitor & Church | Authoritarian Theocracy | +50% combat tech points from zombie armies |
Ending B represents the ultimate logistical sandbox, allowing players to perpetually optimize their workyard conveyor networks and cemetery rating long after story completion.
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, Son of a Butcher autopsy bonuses, and order slot scaling have all been resolved for endgame saves.
Gerry's True Epilogue and Post-Game Sandbox State
Exploring what happens to the valley, the Town, and Gerry after your final decision.
Regardless of which narrative conclusion you select, Graveyard Keeper 2 rewards your dedication with an extensive post-credits epilogue detailing the fate of every valley resident. In Ending B (The Lord Magistrate), you witness the resurrection of the Town as a bustling cosmopolitan trading post, with Gerry immortalized as the town's official Chief Advisory Skull.
For players seeking endless sandbox progression, Endings B and C allow you to continue expanding your zombie factories, perfecting graveyard ratings, and clearing infinite procedural depths in the Catacomb abyss without resetting your quest log.
| Ending Choice | Town Status | Bishop & Inquisitor Fate | Post-Game Sandbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ending A (Portal Return) | Governed by Council | Reconciliation achieved | Reloads save before portal activation |
| Ending B (Lord Magistrate) | Flourishing Metropolis | Council answers to Keeper | Full sandbox free play enabled |
| Ending C (Inquisitor Empire) | Theocratic Stronghold | Inquisitor assumes total command | Full sandbox free play enabled |
Ending B remains the fan-favorite choice, offering the most satisfying narrative resolution for Gerry and the valley's colorful cast.
Unlocking All 3 Endings in One Playthrough: Save Backup SOP
To experience all three narrative conclusions and claim their respective Steam achievements without replaying the entire 60-hour campaign, players should create a manual backup of their save file immediately prior to entering the portal chamber on Catacomb Floor 15. The game save files are stored locally in %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Lazy Bear Games\Graveyard Keeper 2\. Duplicate your active slot_01.dat to an external folder. Trigger Ending A first to watch the prologue Earth return cinematic; following the credits, copy your backed-up slot_01.dat back into the directory to experience Ending B (The Lord Magistrate) and Ending C (The Inquisitorial Empire) in succession.
Step-by-Step Strategic Walkthrough
- Descend through Catacomb Floors 1 to 15 to collect the Ancient Portal Core and defeat the Corrupted Inquisitor shade.
- Craft the Alchemical Quintessence in the church cellar using 20 Faith, 5 Dark Hearts, and 1 Concentrated Elixir.
- Create a manual backup save in %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\Lazy Bear Games\Graveyard Keeper 2\ before entering the portal chamber.
- Choose your ending at the portal altar: Step Through (Ending A), Destroy Keys (Ending B), or Hand Core to Inquisitor (Ending C).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get all 3 endings in one playthrough in Graveyard Keeper 2?
To unlock all three narrative conclusions in one run, create a manual backup of your slot_01.dat save file right before activating the Celestial Portal on Catacomb Floor 15. Complete Ending A (The Traveler's Return), let the credits roll, and then restore your backup to experience Ending B (The Lord Magistrate) and Ending C (The Inquisitorial Empire) without replaying the 60-hour campaign.
What are all the endings in Graveyard Keeper 2 and how do you unlock them?
Graveyard Keeper 2 features 3 narrative endings: Ending A (The Traveler's Return - step through the repaired Catacomb Floor 15 Celestial Portal to return to Earth), Ending B (The Lord Magistrate - destroy the portal keys on the Town Hall steps to rule the Town alongside Gerry in endless sandbox mode), and Ending C (The Inquisitorial Empire - surrender the portal core to the Grand Inquisitor to establish a northern theocracy). Unlocking any ending requires clearing Catacomb Floor 15, forging the Alchemical Quintessence in the church cellar, and choosing your fate at the portal altar.
How many endings are there in Graveyard Keeper 2?
Graveyard Keeper 2 features 3 distinct endings: The Traveler's Return (Portal), The Lord Magistrate (Town), and The Inquisitorial Empire.
Which is the best ending in Graveyard Keeper 2?
Ending B (The Lord Magistrate) is widely considered the best gameplay ending because it allows endless post-game free play with passive municipal taxes.
Can you keep playing after beating GK2?
Yes, choosing Ending B or C enables continuous sandbox free play, while Ending A reloads you right before the final portal choice.
What happens to Gerry in the ending?
In Ending A, Gerry says goodbye as you leave for Earth; in Ending B and C, Gerry remains your snarky companion in the Keeper Cottage.
Why did choosing 'stay in the world' reload my save before the final battle?
In Graveyard Keeper 2, selecting to stay in the world reloads your save at the pre-battle dawn checkpoint. This is intentional game design: it allows Keepers to achieve 100% completion on unfinished achievements, factory automation, and 16-skull cemetery ratings without locking out narrative vendors or character dialogue.
How do Graveyard Keeper endings compare between GK1 and GK2?
In the original Graveyard Keeper (GK1), the ending was linear, requiring artifact assembly from the 6 main NPCs to activate the portal. Graveyard Keeper 2 expands this into 3 full narrative branches: The Traveler's Return (true portal return to Earth), The Lord Magistrate (governing the reconstructed Town with Gerry), and The Inquisitorial Empire (totalitarian rule with the Grand Inquisitor).
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