ASUS ROG x Kojima Productions: The “Ludens” Hardware Project Revealed

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6 January 2026 no comments
 

ASUS ROG and Kojima Productions just shattered the mold for gaming hardware collaborations. This is not a simple color swap; it is a complete industrial redesign by legendary artist Yoji Shinkawa. The ROG Flow Z13-KJP transforms a powerful tablet into a piece of “Ludens” artifacts, blending high-concept art, celebrating Kojima’s Death Stranding series, with workstation-grade power.

 

Yoji Shinkawa’s “Ludens” Vision

Most collaborations stop at a logo placement, but Shinkawa rebuilt the device’s identity. The chassis uses CNC-milled aluminum mixed with carbon fiber elements to mimic the “Ludens” mascot suit—the icon of Kojima Productions.

Every angle reflects the “For Ludens Who Dare” philosophy. The design features angular cutouts, gold accents, and a distinctive “Bold” typeface that fans of Death Stranding will instantly recognize. It even comes with a custom carrying case and dedicated Armoury Crate theme, making the hardware feel like a prop pulled directly from Kojima’s universe.

 

Ryzen AI Max+: 128GB of Unified Power

The internals are just as radical as the exterior. ASUS equipped this tablet with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, a chip that combines 16 Zen 5 cores with 40 RDNA 3.5 graphics compute units.

The Technical Breakdown:

  • Unified Memory: Unlike standard gaming laptops, this device uses a unified 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 memory pool. This allows dynamic allocation between CPU and GPU, eliminating traditional VRAM bottlenecks.
  • Display: A 13.4-inch 2.5K Nebula screen running at 180Hz ensures the visuals match the raw processing power.
  • AI Processing: With a 50 TOPS NPU, it handles local AI models effortlessly, securing data privacy while boosting creative workflows.

Also learn the hints at the PC version of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach coming soon!

 

ROG Flow Z13-KJP Price: A Collector’s Trophy

ASUS confirmed a European price point of €4099, positioning this far above standard gaming hardware. This premium accounts for the “limited edition” scarcity and the massive 128GB memory configuration.

The package extends beyond the tablet. The “KJP” ecosystem includes the ROG Delta II headset, the lightweight ROG Keris II Origin mouse (65g), and a Scabbard II XXL mouse mat—all bearing Shinkawa’s hand-drawn sketches. For the average gamer, the price is prohibitive. For the “Ludens” faithful, this is the ultimate physical manifestation of their fandom for the Death Stranding series.

 

Verdict: A Declaration of Cultural Belonging or a Step Too Far?

The ROG Flow Z13-KJP is less of a computer and more of a membership card to an exclusive club. It targets the intersection of tech enthusiasts and Kojima devotees who value industrial art as much as frame rates.

Does the inclusion of unified memory and Shinkawa’s design justify the price of a used car, or has the “collaboration tax” gone too far?

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