Death Note: Killer Within Game Rated for PS5 in Taiwan

A new Death Note game, 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 development.

Death Note: Killer Within – Rated in Taiwan

Bandai Namco: The Likely Publisher

Fans of the iconic Death Note manga are buzzing! A new video game adaptation, Death Note: Killer Within, has been rated by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Gematsu reports that Bandai Namco, renowned for its video game adaptations of popular anime franchises like Dragon Ball and Naruto, is the likely publisher. While official details are scarce, this rating strongly suggests a formal announcement is imminent.

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 this past June. Gematsu initially reported the title as translating to "Death Note: Shadow Mission" from the ratings board's listing, but their English website search confirmed the title as Death Note: Killer Within. However, it appears the game listing may have since been removed from the website.

A Look Back at Previous Death Note Games

While gameplay and plot details remain shrouded in mystery, speculation is rampant among fans. Given the psychological depth of the Death Note series, many anticipate a suspenseful experience mirroring the intensity of the manga and anime. Whether the game will focus 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 (2007, 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. This was followed by Death Note: Successor to L and the spin-off L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap, both released within a year of each other and utilizing similar deduction-based, point-and-click mechanics.

These earlier titles primarily targeted Japanese audiences and had limited releases. Killer Within, however, could mark the franchise's first major global game release.