Psychological Thriller 'Death Note: Killer Within' Prepares for PS5 Release

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! This suggests an imminent official announcement.

Bandai Namco – A Likely Publisher

Industry speculation points to Bandai Namco as the publisher, given their history of adapting popular anime franchises into video games. While details are scarce, the rating itself strongly hints at an upcoming reveal. This follows June's trademark registrations for the game title by Shueisha (Death Note's publisher) in various 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 Look Back at Previous Death Note Games

Plot and gameplay remain shrouded in mystery, but fan anticipation is high. Given the source material's psychological themes, a suspenseful experience is expected. Whether the game will focus on the Light Yagami and L rivalry or introduce new elements is yet to be seen.

Previous Death Note games, such as Death Note: Kira Game (Nintendo DS, 2007), Death Note: Successor to L, and L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap, were primarily point-and-click deduction games, largely released in Japan. Death Note: Killer Within could potentially be the franchise's first major global game launch.