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.
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Core Data & Verification Matrix
| Active Day | Gluttony Day (Brown Crescent Sickle Icon) |
| Location | Crossroads Plaza South of Dead Horse Tavern |
| Primary Commodities | Spices, Silk, Gold Coins, Wholesale Trade Crates |
| Key Quest Reward | Commercial Shipping Company, Town Trade Monopoly |
| Initial Item Request | Hiccup Grass (from western swamp edges) |
| Associated Faction | Merchant Guild & Transatlantic Trading Company |
Official Video Reference
Verified gameplay showcase footage covering key mechanics and features discussed in this guide.
Merchant Visiting Day and Curing His Indigestion
Locating the Merchant and solving his initial medical crisis to open wholesale trade.
The Merchant arrives every Gluttony Day in a grand horse-drawn wagon south of the village tavern. When you first speak to him, he is doubled over in agony from severe digestive hiccups, unable to conduct business until you deliver a cure.
Travel to the western edge of the valley near the Witch Swamp entrance to harvest Hiccup Grass. Handing this pungent botanical remedy to the Merchant immediately resolves his symptoms, opening his extensive high-tier inventory of exotic Silk, Spices, and Gold-star Seeds.
| Merchant Commodity | Base Price | Weekly Stock Limit | Strategic Player Utility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silk (Fabric) | 8 Silver Coins | 4 Rolls | Essential for Good/Excellent fishing rods & chairs |
| Exotic Spices | 1 Silver 50 Bronze | 10 Packs | Required for Tier III gold-star dinners |
| Gold Pumpkin Seeds | 65 Bronze Coins | 12 Seeds | High-margin garden crop for export crates |
| Royal Meat Stamp | 50 Silver Coins | 1 License | Permits wholesale tavern meat sales legally |
| Commercial Bank Loan | +5 Gold Cash | One-time loan | Instant capital for cathedral expansion |
Buying Silk from the Merchant is mandatory for crafting top-tier woodworking and angling equipment before Town restoration.
Look for bright green bell-shaped flora growing along the mud trails north of Clotho's Swamp Hut. Harvesting does not consume tool energy.
Building the Commercial Shipping Company
Automating bulk export crates to generate tens of gold coins each celestial week.
Once you attain 60 Friendship points, the Merchant offers you a 50/50 partnership in the Valley Shipping Company. You build the Packing Depot beside your garden and assemble Wooden Pallets to store completed crates.
Every Gluttony Day, the Merchant transports all loaded crates down to the Town Harbour Docks. Exporting Gold-star vegetables, carved marble slabs, and oak wine barrels nets up to 2 Silver per crate, turning your farm into an industrial agribusiness.
| Export Crate Type | Raw Materials Required | Packaging Appliance | Revenue Per Crate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Cabbage Crate | 15 Gold Cabbages, 2 Nails | Garden Packing Depot | 1 Silver 50 Bronze |
| Gold Pumpkin Crate | 12 Gold Pumpkins, 2 Nails | Garden Packing Depot | 1 Silver 80 Bronze |
| Carved Marble Crate | 2 Polished Marble, 4 Nails | Quarry Packing Bench | 2 Silver 10 Bronze |
| Master Wine Crate | 8 Bottles Gold Red Wine | Cellar Packing Station | 2 Silver 50 Bronze |
Shipping 10 crates weekly yields 20+ Silver on autopilot, easily funding aristocrat paperwork and town council projects.
Assign a zombie porter to the garden packing station to carry crates automatically from your barn down to the delivery pallets, eliminating manual carrying trips.
Wholesale Export Logistics & Pallet Automation
Maximizing weekly export revenue through automated vegetable packing and royal trade permits.
Once the Merchant's export barn is fully operational, your weekly commercial routine shifts into high gear. The Merchant visits the village barn exclusively every Gluttony Day (represented by the brown chalice icon on the celestial calendar), purchasing up to 10 vegetable crates and 5 luxury jewelry boxes per visit.
To optimize logistics, construct Wooden Crating Stations directly adjacent to your garden storage bins. Packing Gold-star Pumpkins and Onions into crates in advance ensures that when the Donkey and logistics teams arrive, all export goods can be loaded onto transport wagons within seconds, netting over 15 Silver coins every single Gluttony Day.
Step-by-Step Strategic Walkthrough
- Meet the Merchant south of the Dead Horse Tavern on Gluttony Day morning.
- Gather Hiccup Grass from the western swamp borders to cure his chronic stomach illness.
- Construct the Vegetable Packing Table in your Garden once you acquire the farming commercial license.
- Pack Gold-star Cabbages, Pumpkins, and Onions into Trade Crates using wooden nails and crates.
- Deliver 5 Trade Crates every Gluttony Day to pocket between 7 and 10 Silver pure profit weekly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day does the Merchant arrive in Graveyard Keeper 2?
The Merchant visits the southern crossroads every Gluttony Day (brown crescent sickle icon).
Where do you find Hiccup Grass for the Merchant in GK2?
Harvest Hiccup Grass near the wooden bridge entrance to the western Witch Swamp.
How do you unlock the Trade Company in Graveyard Keeper 2?
Deliver Hiccup Grass and 12 Gold-star vegetables to the Merchant to establish the joint shipping partnership.
Can you get a bank loan from the Merchant in GK2?
Yes, once you unlock the Merchant Guild reputation tier, you can take out a 5 Gold commercial loan with weekly repayment terms.
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