Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on October 31, 2024 that it will launch the werewolf-type online social mystery game "Death Note Shadow" adapted from the popular comic "Death Note" on November 5 (Steam version is November 6) "Death Note Killer Within" (PS5 / PS4 / Steam), will be included in the PlayStation Plus November free game lineup.
DEATH NOTE Killer Within – Announcement Trailer:
"Death Note Shadow Mission" is an online social reasoning game where life and death are at stake, and can be played by up to 10 people at the same time. Players will be divided into two teams, "Kile" and "L". They must test their true identities, get rid of L who threatens Kile, or fight for the Death Note.
There are 4 unique player characters in the game: Keele, Keele Admirer, L and Investigator. Players can choose which character they want at the start of the game, but each player will be assigned a final character based on availability based on various selection factors. Players will be divided into two teams: the Strange Band and the Strange Wannabe Team, whose main goal is to destroy L. Or Team L and Team Investigator, whose goal is to arrest Keele.
The game is divided into two main stages: the action stage loop, where players can collect clues and complete their respective tasks. and the Meeting Phase, where players gather to discuss and attempt to arrest Keele based on suspicious behavior during the Action Phase. If L is eliminated during the action phase, the odd band wins. If Keele is captured during the meeting phase, the Death Note will be destroyed and Team L wins. In addition, players can also improve the team's progress meter by completing various goals during the action phase. The first team to advance the progress to 100% will win the game.
Main features
Immerse yourself in the world of "Death Note", burn your brain power as the Keele camp or the L camp, hide each other's true identity, and enjoy a close intellectual duel. Through "Death Note", experience the tension and anxiety of life and death between manipulating and being manipulated.
Make full use of the characteristics of each role, formulate in-depth strategies, and display negotiation skills
For example, the "Death Note" can be transferred between Qile and Qile worshipers, so this feature can be used to deceive other players. L can issue instructions or induce meetings during searches to narrow down the scope of suspects and improve reasoning efficiency. Planning a variety of strategies based on identities and further conducting in-depth negotiations is the charm of this game.
Supports cross-platform multiplayer
Players can play cross-platform multiplayer between PS5, PS4 and Steam platforms.
Diverse dressing elements
The appearance of the operable character (7 types), name brand, and inserted scenes in the game can all be customized.
Game information
Game Name: Death Note Shadow Mission
Original name of the game: Death Note Killer Within
Game type: Online social reasoning
Compatible platforms: PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4 / Steam
Release date: November 5, 2024 ※ Steam version November 6, 2024
Recommended selling price: Undetermined ※ Will be included in PlayStation Plus free game lineup in November
Supported languages: Traditional Chinese and other 8 languages
Number of players: 4 to 10 people online
Developer: Grounding Inc.
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.