Death Note: Killer Within Game Rated for PS5 in Taiwan

A new Death Note game is coming! Rated for PS5 and PS4 in Taiwan, Death Note: Killer Within hints at a potential worldwide release.

Bandai Namco's Potential Involvement

The Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee's listing suggests Bandai Namco, known for its anime game adaptations (Dragon Ball, Naruto), may be the publisher. While details remain scarce, the rating strongly suggests an official announcement is imminent.

This follows June's trademark registrations by Shueisha (Death Note's publisher) in multiple countries. While the Taiwanese rating initially listed the game as "Death Note: Shadow Mission," the English title is confirmed as Death Note: Killer Within. However, the game's listing may have since been removed from the website.

Speculation and Franchise History

Gameplay and plot details remain secret, but fans anticipate a suspenseful experience mirroring the source material's psychological battles. Whether the game focuses on Light and L or introduces new elements is unknown.

The Death Note franchise has a history of games, starting with 2007's Death Note: Kira Game (Nintendo DS). This point-and-click game let players assume the roles of Kira or L. Sequels, Death Note: Successor to L and L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap, followed, using similar mechanics. These were primarily released in Japan. Killer Within could be the franchise's first significant global game launch.