Death Note Game Rated For PS5 In Taiwan

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

Bandai Namco – The Likely Publisher

The upcoming game, Death Note: Killer Within, is anticipated to be published by Bandai Namco, a prominent publisher known for its video game adaptations of popular anime franchises such as Dragon Ball and Naruto. While official details remain scarce, the rating suggests an imminent formal announcement. This follows trademark registrations for the game title by Shueisha (Death Note's publisher) in June across Europe, Japan, and the United States. Interestingly, Gematsu initially reported the game's title as a direct translation of "Death Note: Shadow Mission," but later confirmed "Death Note: Killer Within" as the English title. The listing may have since been removed from the rating board's website.

A Look Back at Past Death Note Games

While plot details and gameplay remain confidential, fan speculation is rife. Given the series' psychological themes, many anticipate a suspenseful experience mirroring the manga and anime. Whether the game will focus on the classic Light Yagami vs. L dynamic or introduce new characters and scenarios is yet to be revealed.

Previous Death Note games, such as the 2007 Nintendo DS title Death Note: Kira Game, offered point-and-click gameplay, allowing players to assume the roles of Kira or L in a battle of deduction. Sequels and spin-offs followed, utilizing similar mechanics. These releases primarily targeted Japanese audiences. Death Note: Killer Within could represent the franchise's first significant global game launch.