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 – The Likely Publisher
Industry speculation points to Bandai Namco as the publisher, given their history of adapting popular anime franchises into video games. While details remain scarce, the rating strongly hints at an upcoming reveal. This follows trademark registrations for the game title by Shueisha (Death Note's publisher) in key markets earlier this year. While initially listed as "Death Note: Shadow Mission" by the rating board, the English title is confirmed as Death Note: Killer Within. However, the listing may have since been removed from the website.
Speculation and Franchise History
Gameplay and plot details remain undisclosed, fueling fan speculation. Given the series' psychological themes, many anticipate a suspenseful, deduction-heavy experience mirroring the source material. Whether the game will focus on the iconic Light Yagami and L dynamic or introduce new characters and storylines 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-based titles largely confined to Japanese audiences. Death Note: Killer Within could represent the franchise's first major global game release.
