A new Death Note video game, Killer Within, is officially on the horizon! The Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee has confirmed ratings for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions. Let's delve into the details.
Death Note: Killer Within - Confirmed for PS5 and PS4
Bandai Namco: The Likely Publisher
Get ready, Death Note fans! A new game adaptation is in the works. While details are scarce, the Taiwanese rating strongly suggests an imminent official announcement. Industry speculation points to Bandai Namco as the publisher, given their history with popular anime game adaptations (Dragon Ball, Naruto, etc.).
This rating follows June's trademark registrations for Death Note: Killer Within by Shueisha (Death Note's original publisher) in key markets worldwide. Interestingly, the Taiwanese rating board initially listed the title as "Death Note: Shadow Mission," but English searches confirmed the official English title. The listing may have since been removed from the website.
A Look Back at Previous Death Note Games
While gameplay and story specifics are still secret, anticipation is high. Given the series' psychological themes, a suspenseful experience mirroring the manga and anime is expected. Will it focus on Light Yagami and L's iconic rivalry, or introduce fresh characters and storylines? Only time will tell.
Past Death Note games, like the 2007 Nintendo DS title Death Note: Kira Game, offered point-and-click deduction gameplay from either Kira or L's perspective. Sequels and spin-offs followed, but primarily targeted Japanese audiences. Killer Within could be the franchise's first major global release.
