NEW ROLE: X KIRA & N | Patch Note V.1.5.6 for Play Station 5 / V.1.5.7 for Steam

August 26, 2025

Thank you for the continued support for DEATH NOTE Killer Within.

A new update is on its way, featuring two exciting new roles to enhance gameplay and customization DLCs to personalize your investigator's appearance.

New Role X Kira

The new "X-Kira" role can be set to replace the previous Kira. X-Kira can perform similar actions as Kira, but is always alone to start the game, with no followers. However, X-Kira can secretly make 1 Investigator into a Kira Follower during meeting phases.

Only NPA chief and investigators are eligible to be assigned as Kira followers.
*L, N, Watari, and Mello are not eligible.

Half of the players, including L, Watari, and Mello, cannot be made into Kira Followers when selected.

You cannot re-select players who could not become Kira Followers when selected previously.
*Even if X Kira assigns, NPA chief and investigators may not be able to become Kira Followers.

Furthermore, the Command Cards available to X-Kira are different from the ones available to Kira.

The "Fake Surveillance Tasks" requires the selected player to approach other players. (Note that this is balanced by the inability to use Kira's video messages)

It's a handy Command Card that can cause confusion and help you figure out the identity of L by examining who shows up for surveillance!

New Role N

Similarly, "N" is a role that you can utilize in place of L. N uses unique Command Cards that differ from L, and while N can't use Investigator Evidence or a Speaker, they can use the “SPK Tracker” and “Money Chaos” Command Cards.

While activated, the “SPK Tracker” notifies all players about the activities of another player during the next Meeting Phase. When paired with NPC testimony, it's a useful way to determine if a player is on Team Kira.

These effects continue until the end of the Action Phase that day, but it's possible to use other Command Cards during that period.

While “Money Chaos” is in effect, no players except N can tell who other players are, and Team Kira can't steal IDs. This can be an effective way to survive until the next Meeting Phase while being pursued by another player, or if your identity as N gets out.

X-Kira and N will introduce new gameplay strategies to both Team Kira and Team L.

New Viewpoint Mode 3D

The new “3D” Mode allows you to freely move the camera and look around your surroundings. Experience familiar gameplay such as performing tasks, passing judgments, and activating Command Cards from a new perspective!

In 3D Mode, the depth of view allows you to see players who are farther away. Additionally, characters will turn their heads in the direction of the player's camera. If you see anyone frequently looking around, watch out! They might be members of Team Kira.

Also, in 3D Mode, when L is surveilling a room via a Surveillance Camera, the Surveillance Camera placed in that room will emit a sound.

*Surveillance Cameras will not emit sound in Default Mode.

Setting Viewpoint

You can set the viewpoint you want to play with from Online > Create Room.
*Cannot be changed during gameplay.

Camera Controls

  • Keyboard/Mouse: Moving the mouse
    *The cursor will be hidden while operating the camera with your mouse. Hold down Lshift to move the cursor with your mouse.
  • Wireless controller: Right stick 
    *You can practice 3D Mode controls in Training Mode.

Patch Notes

  • Added 2 new roles, “X-Kira” and “N”.
  • Added a new premium avatar “L (Swimsuit)”.
  • Added a new Customization Track “Customization Track Vol. 6”.
  • Added a new viewpoint mode, “3D”. 
    *You can set it on the Online and Training pages before starting a game. The previous viewpoint mode, Default, is still available.
  • Added a Report function to the Player List within the Options screen during online play.
  • Added a feature to display the names of disruptive players, such as those who have been reported numerous times, in red.
  • Improved stability.

New Paid DLC Premium Avatar and Customization Track Vol. 6

Premium Avatar - L (Swimsuit)

A set containing L in a swimsuit with a plastic Watermelon and Diving Goggles. Idle animation changes to sitting on a blown-up watermelon when using the L (Swimsuit) avatar equipped with the Watermelon.

Content

  • L (Swimsuit) avatar
  • Watermelon (accessory/both hands)
  • Diving Goggles (accessory/eyes)
  • Special animations
    *Idle animation changes when using L (Swimsuit) with the Watermelon equipped. 
    *Items included with Premium Avatars are not available via other means.

Premium Customization Track Vol.6

Introducing Customization Tracks, which allows you to obtain a variety of customization parts and rewards as you gain levels by playing! They include additional rewards if you buy the Premium Customization Track!

Contents

  • Avatars: "Light Yagami (Tennis)" and "Misa Amane (Hoodie)"
  • Pet: "Gelus" 
  • Accessories
  • Voiced cut-ins 
  • Nameplates

*Customization Tracks do not expire, and you can make progress with one Customization Track even after adding another.
*You can only obtain 1 item in each of the free and premium tiers of a Customization Track.

Experience the intense battle of wits with the addition of "X Kira" and "N" in the new DEATH NOTE Killer Within update! We hope you enjoy these two new roles as you unravel truths and expose lies.

We appreciate your ongoing support!

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