ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with next-gen gaming hardware, world-first designs, and Kojima collab

By TechWatch PH Staff

Gaming hardware brand ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) is celebrating two decades of innovation at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026, using the global stage to unveil a wave of next-generation gaming systems, experimental designs, and cross-domain collaborations that reflect how gaming, creation, and culture continue to converge.

Announced during ROG’s Dare to Innovate virtual event, the showcase looks back on 20 years of gaming leadership while setting the tone for what the brand describes as its next chapter. 

From early milestones like the original Crosshair motherboard to today’s AI-powered gaming platforms, ROG said its journey has been defined by fearless experimentation and a willingness to challenge convention under its long-running “For Those Who Dare” philosophy.

At CES 2026, ROG is presenting a broad ecosystem of new hardware spanning laptops, desktops, motherboards, displays, and peripherals, many of which introduce world-first technologies aimed at boosting performance, immersion, and creative flexibility. 

The company said these advancements are driven by work inside the ROG Lab, where engineering teams focus on pushing thermal design, performance tuning, and user-centric features beyond traditional gaming expectations.

A major highlight of this year’s lineup is the latest ROG Zephyrus laptop family, designed for gamers and creators who need high performance in ultraportable form factors. 

The new Zephyrus G14 and G16 models bring next-generation processing, higher GPU power envelopes, and AI acceleration directly onto the device, enabling local AI workloads for gaming, content creation, and multitasking without relying on the cloud. Both models introduce brighter, more color-accurate Nebula HDR displays and extended battery life, positioning them as mobile workhorses that balance power and portability.

ROG is also pushing form-factor innovation further with the Zephyrus Duo, which it describes as the world’s first dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop. 

Featuring dual OLED touch displays, the system is built for multitasking across gaming, streaming, and creative workflows, while maintaining high refresh rates and low response times. ROG said the Duo reflects its belief that gaming laptops can be both powerful and flexible tools for modern creators.

Beyond laptops, ROG unveiled the G1000 gaming desktop, which blends extreme performance with a striking visual identity. The system introduces what ROG calls the world’s first holographic fan in a prebuilt gaming PC, allowing users to project customizable visuals while keeping thermals isolated from core components. Equipped with the latest high-end GPUs, advanced liquid cooling, and extensive customization through Armoury Crate and Aura Sync, the G1000 is positioned as a statement system for enthusiasts who want performance and personalization in equal measure.

ROG’s CES presence also highlights how the brand is expanding beyond hardware into broader gaming culture. One of the most notable announcements is its collaboration with Kojima Productions, bringing together ROG’s engineering expertise with the studio’s distinctive creative vision. 

At the center of this partnership is the ROG Flow Z13-KJP, a 2-in-1 gaming device inspired by Kojima Productions’ Ludens mascot and designed by Yoji Shinkawa. 

Powered by an AI-focused AMD processor and built for flexibility, the device can function as a gaming console, creator tablet, workstation, or ultraportable laptop, blurring the lines between play and creation. The collaboration also includes co-designed peripherals such as headsets, mice, and mouse pads, turning the lineup into a collectible ecosystem as much as a functional one.