Death Note Game Scores PS5 Rating

A new Death Note game, subtitled Killer Within, has received a rating from Taiwan's Digital Game Rating Committee for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4! Let's delve into the details of this upcoming title.

Death Note: Killer Within – Confirmed for PS5 and PS4?

Bandai Namco: The Likely Publisher

Fans of the iconic Death Note manga are buzzing with excitement! 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.

According to Gematsu, Bandai Namco – renowned for its video game adaptations of popular anime like Dragon Ball and Naruto – is the anticipated publisher. While official details are scarce, this rating strongly suggests an imminent formal announcement.

This news follows closely on the heels of trademark registrations for the game's title by Shueisha (Death Note's publisher) in Europe, Japan, and the United States back in June. Gematsu initially reported the rating board listed the title as "Death Note: Shadow Mission," but their English website search confirmed the English title as Death Note: Killer Within.

Interestingly, the game listing may have since been removed from the website; a current search for "Death Note" yields different results.

A Look Back at Previous Death Note Games

While gameplay and plot details are currently shrouded in mystery, fan speculation is running rampant. Given the psychological depth of the Death Note series, many anticipate a suspenseful experience mirroring the intensity of the original manga and anime. Whether the game will focus on the classic Light Yagami vs. L rivalry or introduce new characters and storylines remains to be seen.

The Death Note franchise boasts a history of video game adaptations, starting with Death Note: Kira Game (2007, Nintendo DS). This point-and-click game allowed players to assume the roles of Kira or L in a battle of wits. Subsequent titles, Death Note: Successor to L and the spin-off L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap, followed shortly after, employing similar deduction-based mechanics.

These earlier games primarily targeted Japanese audiences with limited releases. The potential release of Killer Within could mark the franchise's first significant global game launch.