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 the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4! This suggests an imminent official announcement.

Death Note: Killer Within - Taiwan Rating Confirms PS5/PS4 Release

Bandai Namco's Potential Involvement

The highly anticipated game, "Death Note: Killer Within," is poised for release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, following its rating by the Taiwanese board. Industry speculation points to Bandai Namco Entertainment as the likely publisher, given their history of successful video game adaptations of popular anime franchises like Dragon Ball and Naruto. While details remain scarce, this rating strongly indicates a formal announcement is drawing near.

The recent June trademark filings for the game title by Shueisha (Death Note's original publisher) in Europe, Japan, and the US further solidify the legitimacy of this upcoming release. While initial reports suggested the title translated to "Death Note: Shadow Mission," the English title "Death Note: Killer Within" has been confirmed. Note that the game listing may have since been removed from the rating board's website.

A Look Back at Past Death Note Games

While plot and gameplay specifics remain undisclosed, fan anticipation is high. Given the source material's focus on psychological battles, many anticipate a suspenseful game experience mirroring the intensity of the manga and anime. Whether the game will follow the iconic Light Yagami vs. L storyline or introduce fresh characters and scenarios is yet to be seen.

The Death Note franchise boasts a small history of video game adaptations, beginning with the 2007 Nintendo DS title, Death Note: Kira Game. This point-and-click game allowed players to assume the roles of Kira or L, engaging in a strategic battle of deduction. Subsequent titles, Death Note: Successor to L and L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap, followed a similar point-and-click, deduction-based gameplay style.

These earlier games primarily targeted Japanese audiences with limited international releases. The potential global launch of Killer Within represents a significant milestone for the Death Note game franchise.