Death Note: Killer Within Game Rated for PS5 in Taiwan

A new Death Note video game is on the horizon! Rated for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee, Death Note: Killer Within promises an exciting new entry in the franchise.

Bandai Namco – A Likely Publisher

Industry speculation points to Bandai Namco as the publisher, given their history with popular anime adaptations. While details remain scarce, the rating suggests an official announcement is imminent. This follows June's trademark registrations by Shueisha (Death Note's publisher) in several key territories. The rating board initially listed the title as "Death Note: Shadow Mission," but English-language searches confirmed "Death Note: Killer Within." However, the listing may have since been removed from the website.

Speculation and Franchise History

Gameplay and storyline details remain shrouded in mystery, but fans anticipate a suspenseful experience true to the source material's psychological battles. Whether the game will focus on Light Yagami and L's iconic rivalry or introduce fresh characters and scenarios is yet to be revealed.

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, were primarily point-and-click deduction games, mostly released in Japan. Death Note: Killer Within could represent the franchise's first major global game launch.