"Death Note Game Rated for PS5 in Taiwan"

The PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 adaptation of Death Note, titled "Killer Within," has received an official rating from Taiwan's Digital Game Rating Committee. Here’s everything we know so far.

Death Note: Killer Within Secures Taiwan Rating

Bandai Namco Expected as Publisher

A new Death Note video game may soon arrive for PlayStation consoles. Recently rated by Taiwan’s regulatory board under the name "Death Note: Killer Within," this adaptation sparks fresh excitement among manga and anime fans.

Industry insiders suggest Bandai Namco—renowned for anime-based hits like Dragon Ball and Naruto—will publish the title. While official details remain scarce, this rating hints at an imminent announcement.

The development follows Shueisha’s global trademark filings for "Death Note: Killer Within" earlier this year across Europe, Japan, and the US. Interestingly, the Taiwanese listing translates literally to "Death Note: Shadow Mission," though the English title appears confirmed.

Curiously, searches for the game now show inconsistent results, possibly indicating temporary removal from the rating board's database.

Exploring Death Note’s Gaming Legacy

Though gameplay specifics remain unknown, the source material suggests intense psychological warfare—will players assume Kira’s power or chase justice as L? Franchise veterans wonder whether this entry will revisit iconic rivalries or craft original narratives.

The Death Note series debuted in gaming with 2007’s Nintendo DS title "Kira Game," featuring deduction-based gameplay where players outsmarted opponents as either protagonist. Subsequent releases like "Successor to L" and "Spiraling Trap" expanded this formula, though primarily targeting Japanese audiences.

Should "Killer Within" launch worldwide, it could become the franchise’s first truly international gaming endeavor.