A new Death Note game, tentatively titled Death Note: Killer Within, has been rated for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee! This suggests an imminent official announcement.
Bandai Namco: A Likely Publisher
Industry speculation points to Bandai Namco as the publisher, given their track record with popular anime adaptations. While details remain scarce, the rating strongly hints at a forthcoming reveal. This follows June's trademark registrations 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 Past Death Note Games
The Death Note franchise boasts a history of video game adaptations, beginning with the 2007 Nintendo DS title, Death Note: Kira Game. This point-and-click game pitted players as either Kira or L in a battle of deduction. Subsequent releases, Death Note: Successor to L and L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap, shared similar mechanics. However, these games primarily targeted Japanese audiences. Killer Within, if released, could mark the franchise's first significant global game launch. The gameplay and storyline remain undisclosed, but fans anticipate a suspenseful experience mirroring the source material's psychological intensity. Whether the game will feature the iconic Light Yagami and L, or introduce new characters and narratives, is yet to be seen.
