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's Potential Involvement
Industry speculation points to Bandai Namco as the likely publisher, given their history with successful anime game adaptations. While details remain scarce, the rating strongly hints at an upcoming reveal. This follows June's trademark registrations for the game title by Shueisha (Death Note's original publisher) in key markets. The Taiwanese rating board initially listed the title as "Death Note: Shadow Mission," but English-language searches on their site confirmed "Death Note: Killer Within." However, the listing may since have been removed.
Speculation and Franchise History
Gameplay and storyline remain shrouded in mystery, but fans anticipate a suspenseful experience mirroring the source material's psychological intensity. Whether the game will focus on the iconic Light Yagami vs. L rivalry or introduce fresh characters and narratives remains to be seen.
The Death Note franchise boasts a modest gaming history, primarily consisting of Japanese-market releases: Death Note: Kira Game (2007, Nintendo DS), Death Note: Successor to L, and L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap. These were point-and-click deduction games. Death Note: Killer Within could represent the franchise's first significant global game launch.