Death Note: Killer Within Game Rated for PS5 in Taiwan

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

Death Note: Killer Within – Confirmed for PS5 and PS4?

Bandai Namco: A Likely Publisher

Fans of the iconic Death Note manga are buzzing with anticipation! A new video game adaptation, "Death Note: Killer Within," has been rated by the Taiwanese ratings board for both PS5 and PS4. Gematsu reports that Bandai Namco, a publisher known for its video game adaptations of popular anime franchises (Dragon Ball, Naruto, etc.), is the likely publisher. While official details are scarce, this rating strongly suggests an imminent announcement.

This news follows closely on the heels of trademark registrations for the game title by Shueisha (Death Note's publisher) in Europe, Japan, and the United States earlier this year (June). Interestingly, Gematsu initially reported the game's title as a direct translation from the Taiwanese rating board listing: "Death Note: Shadow Mission." However, further English-language searches on the website confirmed the English title as "Death Note: Killer Within." At the time of writing, the game's listing may have been removed from the website.

A Look Back at Previous Death Note Games

While gameplay and storyline specifics remain shrouded in mystery, fan speculation is rampant! Given the series' focus on psychological battles, many anticipate a suspenseful experience mirroring the intensity of the manga and anime. Whether the game will feature the classic Light Yagami vs. L dynamic or introduce fresh characters and scenarios is yet to be revealed.

The Death Note franchise has seen several game releases, beginning with the 2007 Nintendo DS title, "Death Note: Kira Game." This point-and-click adventure let players assume the roles of Kira or L in a strategic battle of deduction. It was followed by "Death Note: Successor to L" and the spin-off "L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap." These games shared similar point-and-click, deduction-based mechanics.

These earlier titles primarily targeted Japanese audiences with limited releases. The potential release of "Killer Within" could mark the franchise's first major global game launch.