Death Note: Killer Within Game Rated for PS5 in Taiwan

A new Death Note game, tentatively titled "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 exciting development.

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

A fresh video game adaptation of the beloved Death Note manga is on the horizon. The Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee's listing suggests a release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

Industry speculation points to Bandai Namco as the likely publisher, given their history of successful video game adaptations of popular anime franchises such as Dragon Ball and Naruto. While official details remain scarce, the rating suggests an imminent formal announcement.

This news follows closely on the heels of trademark registrations for "Death Note: Killer Within" by Shueisha (Death Note's publisher) in key markets including Europe, Japan, and the United States earlier this year. Interestingly, the Taiwanese rating board initially listed the title as "Death Note: Shadow Mission," but subsequent English searches confirmed "Killer Within" as the official English title. However, the listing may have since been removed from the website.

A Look Back at Previous Death Note Games

While gameplay and storyline specifics remain undisclosed, anticipation is high. Given the psychological depth of the original manga and anime, fans expect a similarly suspenseful experience. Whether the game will revisit the iconic Light Yagami vs. L dynamic or introduce new characters and narratives is yet to be revealed.

The Death Note franchise has seen several game releases, beginning with 2007's Nintendo DS title, Death Note: Kira Game. This point-and-click game offered players the chance to play as either Kira or L in a strategic battle of deduction. Subsequent releases, Death Note: Successor to L and L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap, maintained this point-and-click, deduction-focused gameplay.

These earlier titles primarily targeted Japanese audiences. Killer Within, if launched, could be the franchise's first significant global release.