Graveyard Keeper 2 Troubleshooting
Stuck or looking for an unstuck fix? Start with the symptom, a safe first check, and only then a verified next step.
This page exists because launch weeks break games and guides lie about it. Each entry below starts from a problem players actually reported on the official forums during the demo window. Causes marked unconfirmed are exactly that — this page updates as launch data confirms mechanisms. Last verified: 2026-10-28 · official Steam changelogs 1.005–1.010 (Lazy Bear Games / tinyBuild)..
Check your build first: 1.005–1.010 fixed most stuck reports
Six patches shipped between 24 September and 13 October 2026. Most of the “stuck” reports from launch week are listed in the official changelogs as fixed — so before trying a workaround, confirm your build number in the main menu and read what changed.
| Build | Date | Softlocks and blockers addressed (official changelog) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.010 | 13 Oct 2026 | Stuck behind or in the bed after loading a save; stuck in the dungeon after entering from the Town Warehouse; stuck behind pottery in the sewer fight; trapped after soldiers spawn; trapped after building a crypt; stuck between the church fence and a grave; falling through the world when teleporting to the Floating Village; stuck at the morgue and underground-well barricades; stuck behind bushes near Jack's Bridge; boxed in by pulled-in floor items |
| 1.009 | 6 Oct 2026 | Crash while loading a save; player or HUD staying locked after returning to the menu; stuck after upgrading the nun's base; collisions on conveyor storage, the crematorium and the resurrection table |
| 1.008 | 2 Oct 2026 | Crash when going to bed; infinite load screen caused by a conveyor exception; clipping in the Town Warehouse and vine cellar |
| 1.007 | 28 Sep 2026 | Stuck on the pier stairs; stuck on a hatch with a workbench on it; wedged between workstations and chests when pushed by a zombie; collision cleanup in the first part of Town |
| 1.006 | 25 Sep 2026 | Stuck between the kitchen chest and the firewood; added the in-game bug report button on the Steam PC build |
| 1.005 | 24 Sep 2026 | Study Table locking up after inserting an item; Crematorium stuck with a corpse; Resurrection Table state resetting after leaving the morgue |
Fixes by exact location
Stuck in bed
Loading a save left you in the bed — fixed in 1.010.
Read guideGuideStuck in the dungeon
Town Warehouse entrance softlock — fixed in 1.010.
Read guideGuideStuck behind objects
Pottery, church fence, bushes, boxed in by items.
Read guideGuideInfinite loading screen
Conveyor exception on load — fixed in 1.008.
Read guideGuideNPC Jack missing
Bronze tools hand-in and the Village Boat event.
Read guideGuideXbox UI too small
Official known issue — reinstall until patched.
Read guideGuideBuilder's Bag stuck (PS)
Controller workaround from the support article.
Read guideGuideDefender's Emblems dropped
Pickup rule and the announced recovery.
Read guideGuideTrapped after spawn
Soldiers spawn and crypt build traps — fixed in 1.010.
Read guideGuideFalling through the world
Teleport, sinking and wall fixes from 1.010.
Read guideGuideNun's base upgrade
Stuck at upgrade completion — fixed in 1.009.
Read guideGuidePier stairs & hatch
Two named collision spots — fixed in 1.007.
Read guideStuck or unstuck: safe first checks
There is still no verified universal “unstuck” command, save edit or one-click workaround. On build 1.010 or newer, work through this order instead: confirm the version, reload the last save, check the Quests tab for an unmet requirement, then retry the interaction at the spot named in the table above. If the softlock is not in the changelog, use the in-game bug report button added in 1.006 and attach the exact location.
"Gratitude stuck at 10"
- Symptom — a gratitude-style counter stops rising despite completing actions (reported on the official forums).
- Likely blocker — unconfirmed: a quest gate or a daily cap on the source.
- Next check — open the Quests tab and look for an active requirement tied to the counter; re-verify after a full in-game day cycle.
"Sleep doesn't help insanity"
- Symptom — the insanity-style meter doesn't clear after sleeping (forum-reported during the demo).
- Likely blocker — unconfirmed: sleep restores energy, not the mind — a different activity or item may be required.
- Next check — test a non-sleep recovery option and watch the meter; check the official forum thread for post-launch fixes.
"Green Thumb perk doesn't seem to work"
- Symptom — a nature perk appears to have no effect (reported on the official forums).
- Likely blocker — unconfirmed: perk applies to a narrower action than expected, or needs a relog to register.
- Next check — measure a fixed action count with and without the perk equipped; if identical, report it on the forums.
Generic stuck-points
| Symptom | First check | Then |
|---|---|---|
| Can't place a building | Rotation ([R]) and ground clearance in build mode | Check tech prerequisites in the tree |
| Counter not rising | Confirm the action matches the counter's colour/activity | Re-verify after an in-game day cycle |
| Quest won't advance | Quests tab: look for an unmet requirement line | Talk to the marked NPC again after reloading |
| Performance hiccups | Official minimum specs on the store page | Cap background apps; re-verify after patches |
Before you blame the bug
Launch-week builds change daily. If a value on this site contradicts your game, your build is newer — tell us which page and what you saw. Verified corrections get stamped and shipped fast.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
How do I unstuck in Graveyard Keeper 2?
There is no verified universal command, save edit, or one-click workaround. Confirm your build number first: official changelogs 1.005–1.010 list most launch-week softlocks as fixed, including being stuck in the bed, in the dungeon, behind pottery in the sewer fight and at the morgue barricades. If yours is not listed, reload the last save, check the Quests tab, then use the in-game bug report.
I'm still stuck after 1.010 — what now?
Check the build number in the main menu. If you are on 1.010 or newer and still stuck at a spot the changelog calls fixed, reload the save from before that spot and report it with the in-game bug report button added in 1.006 — the changelogs show fixes are shipped by location.
Why is my gratitude stuck at 10 in Graveyard Keeper 2?
Players reported this during the demo window. The exact gate is unconfirmed — check the Quests tab for tied requirements and re-test after an in-game day; this page updates with launch data.
Why doesn't sleeping fix insanity?
Forum reports say sleep doesn't clear it. Likely a separate recovery mechanic (unconfirmed) — test non-sleep options and watch the meter.
The Green Thumb perk seems broken — is it?
It's a real forum report. Measure the perk's effect on a fixed action count; if nothing changes, it may be bugged or narrower than described (unconfirmed).
Where do I report bugs?
The official Steam forum and the developer's official channels — links live on the Steam store page.