A new Death Note game, subtitled Killer Within, has received a rating for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 from the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee! Let's delve into what we know so far.

Death Note: Killer Within Rated in Taiwan

Bandai Namco: A Likely Publisher

Fans of the iconic Death Note manga may soon have a new video game to sink their teeth into. Death Note: Killer Within has been rated by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.

According to Gematsu, Bandai Namco—renowned for its video game adaptations of popular anime franchises like Dragon Ball and Naruto—is the expected publisher. While official details are scarce, this rating strongly suggests a formal announcement is imminent.

This news follows trademark registrations for the game title by Death Note's publisher, Shueisha, in Europe, Japan, and the United States back in June. Gematsu initially reported the rating board listed the title as "Death Note: Shadow Mission," but a subsequent English search confirmed the English title as Death Note: Killer Within. However, it appears the game listing may have since been removed from the website.

A Look Back at Previous Death Note Games

While gameplay and plot details remain shrouded in mystery, speculation is already rife among fans. Given the series' focus on psychological battles, many anticipate a suspenseful experience mirroring the intensity of the manga and anime. Whether the game will center on the classic Light Yagami versus L dynamic or introduce new characters and storylines is yet to be seen.

The Death Note franchise boasts a history of video game adaptations, beginning with Death Note: Kira Game in 2007 for the Nintendo DS. This point-and-click title allowed players to assume the roles of Kira or L, engaging in a battle of wits to uncover their opponent's identity. This was followed by Death Note: Successor to L and the spin-off L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap. These games also featured similar deduction-based, point-and-click mechanics.

These earlier titles primarily targeted a Japanese audience and had limited releases. Killer Within, however, could represent the franchise's first major global game launch.