A new Death Note game is on the horizon! Rated for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 by the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee, Death Note: Killer Within promises a thrilling experience for fans of the iconic manga and anime.

Bandai Namco's Potential Involvement

Industry speculation points to Bandai Namco as the likely publisher, given their history of adapting popular anime franchises into successful video games. While official details are scarce, the rating suggests an imminent announcement. 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 ratings board, the English title is confirmed as Death Note: Killer Within. Note that the game listing may have been temporarily removed from the website.

A New Chapter in Death Note Gaming

Plot details remain shrouded in mystery, but fans anticipate a suspenseful experience mirroring the psychological tension of the original series. Whether the game will focus on the classic Light Yagami vs. L dynamic or introduce new characters and storylines is yet to be revealed.

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 games released mainly in Japan. Death Note: Killer Within could represent the franchise's first significant global game launch.