Death Note Game Earns Taiwan Rating for PS5

A new Death Note 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 addition to the franchise.

Bandai Namco's Potential Involvement

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

A Look Back at Past Death Note Games

Previous Death Note games, such as Death Note: Kira Game (Nintendo DS, 2007), 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. Killer Within could represent the franchise's first significant global release. While plot details remain secret, fans anticipate a suspenseful experience mirroring the source material's psychological intensity. Whether the game will focus on Light and L's rivalry or introduce new elements is yet to be revealed.