Death Note Game Receives PS5 Rating in Taiwan

A new Death Note game is on the horizon! The Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee has listed Death Note: Killer Within for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, hinting at an imminent official announcement.

Bandai Namco's Potential Involvement

Industry speculation points to Bandai Namco as the likely publisher, given their track record with anime adaptations. While details remain scarce, the rating suggests a formal reveal is near. This follows June's trademark registrations by Shueisha (Death Note's publisher) in several key regions. While initially listed as "Death Note: Shadow Mission" by the rating board, the English title is confirmed as Death Note: Killer Within. Note that the game listing may have since been removed from the website.

A New Chapter in Death Note Gaming

Gameplay and storyline specifics remain undisclosed, fueling fan anticipation. Given the source material's psychological depth, a suspenseful experience is expected. Whether the game will feature the iconic Light Yagami vs. L rivalry or introduce fresh narratives is yet to be seen.

Previous Death Note games, such as Death Note: Kira Game (Nintendo DS), Death Note: Successor to L, and L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap, were primarily point-and-click, deduction-focused titles released mainly in Japan. Killer Within could potentially be the franchise's first major global game launch.