Death Note Game Rated for PS5 in Taiwan

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

Death Note: Killer Within Rated in Taiwan

Bandai Namco: A Likely Publisher

Fans of the iconic Death Note manga may soon have a new video game to enjoy. Death Note: Killer Within has been rated by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

As reported by Gematsu, Bandai Namco—renowned for its video game adaptations of popular anime franchises like Dragon Ball and Naruto—is the anticipated publisher. While official details are scarce, this rating strongly suggests a formal announcement is imminent.

This news follows trademark registrations for the game title by Shueisha, Death Note's publisher, in Europe, Japan, and the United States this past June. Gematsu initially reported the rating board listed the title as "Death Note: Shadow Mission," but their English website confirmed the title as Death Note: Killer Within. However, at the time of writing, the game listing may have been removed from the website; searching for "Death Note" now yields different results.

A Look at Past Death Note Games

While gameplay and plot details remain shrouded in mystery, fan speculation is already rife. Given the series' focus on psychological battles, many anticipate a suspenseful experience mirroring the intensity of the manga and anime. Whether the game will center on the classic Light Yagami versus L dynamic or introduce new characters and storylines remains to be seen.

The Death Note franchise boasts a history of video game adaptations, beginning with Death Note: Kira Game in 2007 for the Nintendo DS. This point-and-click game allowed players to assume the roles of Kira or L, engaging in a battle of wits to uncover their opponent's identity. A sequel, Death Note: Successor to L, and a spin-off, L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap, followed within a year, employing similar deduction-based, point-and-click mechanics.

These earlier titles primarily targeted a Japanese audience with limited releases. If Killer Within materializes, it could mark the franchise's first major global game launch.