Death Note Game Rated for PS5

A new Death Note game, tentatively titled Death Note: Killer Within, has received a rating from the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. This suggests an imminent official announcement.

Bandai Namco's Potential Involvement

The game is widely anticipated to be published by Bandai Namco, a company with a history of successful video game adaptations of popular anime franchises like Dragon Ball and Naruto. While details remain scarce, the rating itself hints at a forthcoming reveal.

This news follows June's trademark registrations for Death Note: Killer Within (or potentially "Death Note: Shadow Mission," depending on translation) by Shueisha, the original manga publisher, in several key territories including Europe, Japan, and the United States. However, the listing may have since been removed from the rating board's website.

Speculation and Franchise History

Although plot and gameplay remain shrouded in mystery, fan speculation is rife. Given the source material's psychological depth, many anticipate a suspenseful experience mirroring the anime and manga's iconic cat-and-mouse game. Whether the game will feature Light Yagami and L, or introduce new characters and storylines, remains to be seen.

The Death Note franchise boasts a history of video game adaptations, starting with the 2007 Nintendo DS title, Death Note: Kira Game. This point-and-click adventure allowed players to assume the roles of Kira or L, engaging in a battle of wits. Subsequent releases, Death Note: Successor to L and L the ProLogue to Death Note: Spiraling Trap, continued the point-and-click, deduction-based gameplay.

These earlier games primarily targeted a Japanese audience with limited international distribution. Death Note: Killer Within, however, could potentially mark the franchise's first significant global game release, generating considerable excitement among fans worldwide. The inclusion of images from the original article is omitted for brevity.