Death Note: Killer Within Game Rated for PS5 in Taiwan

A new Death Note game, tentatively titled Death Note: Killer Within, has received a rating from the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4! Let's delve into the details surrounding this exciting development.

Bandai Namco – The Likely Publisher

The upcoming Death Note: Killer Within is anticipated to be published by Bandai Namco, a company with a proven track record of adapting popular anime franchises into video games. While official details are scarce, the rating suggests a formal announcement is imminent. This follows trademark registrations for the game title by Shueisha (Death Note's publisher) in various regions earlier this year. While the Taiwanese rating board initially listed the title as "Death Note: Shadow Mission," the English title, Death Note: Killer Within, has been confirmed. Note that the game listing may have since been removed from the website.

A Look Back at Previous Death Note Games

While gameplay and plot details remain undisclosed, speculation is rife among fans. Given the series' psychological themes, a suspenseful experience mirroring the manga and anime is anticipated. Whether the game will focus on the iconic Light Yagami and L dynamic, or introduce fresh characters and storylines, remains to be seen.

Previous Death Note games, such as Death Note: Kira Game (2007, Nintendo DS), Death Note: Successor to L, and L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap, featured point-and-click mechanics and deduction-based gameplay. These titles primarily targeted Japanese audiences. Death Note: Killer Within has the potential to be the franchise's first major global release.