Exciting news for fans of the Death Note franchise! The Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee has rated a previously unannounced game titled “Death Note: Killer Within” for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. This project, to be published by Bandai Namco, adds to the anticipation surrounding this mysterious title.
Initially listed under the traditional Chinese name “Death Note: Shadow Mission,” the game has now been officially confirmed with the English title *Death Note: Killer Within*. This follows Shueisha’s trademark registration of the name in June 2024 in Europe, Japan, and the United States.
Although the game’s scope remains unclear, the rating suggests it will maintain the dark, anti-society themes that are synonymous with Death Note.
While no official announcement has been made, the existence of this game first leaked when fans discovered the “Killer Within” trademark on June 19, 2024. At first, it was speculated to be a mobile or PC game, but it has now been confirmed for PlayStation consoles.
The *Death Note* franchise, which began as a manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata in 2003, quickly became a global phenomenon, captivating audiences with its dark and psychological themes.
It’s been over a decade since we’ve seen anything new from the series (aside from live-action films), so it’s understandable why fans are eager for more content from this iconic IP. If the video game adaptation is well-executed, it has the potential to revive the *Death Note* franchise, especially for fans who have been waiting since the original series ended in 2006.
