ASUS Republic of Gamers has teamed up with Kojima Productions to launch the ROG Flow Z13-KJP, a limited-edition 2-in-1 gaming tablet designed by Metal Gear Solid artist Yoji Shinkawa. Announced at CES 2026 on January 6, the collaboration brings together ROG’s hardware expertise and Kojima’s design philosophy under the banner “For Ludens Who Dare”. The lineup includes the Flow Z13-KJP tablet plus three matching peripherals: a gaming headset, mouse, and XXL mouse mat.
What’s New in the ROG x Kojima Collaboration
The ROG Flow Z13-KJP is a CNC-milled aluminum and carbon fiber gaming tablet built around Kojima Productions’ Ludens mascot. Shinkawa’s design incorporates angular cutouts and bold typography inspired by the character, reflecting the studio’s “From Sapiens to Ludens” vision. The device ships with a custom carrying case, branded packaging, a personalized power adapter, and an exclusive Armoury Crate software theme.
Three limited-edition accessories complete the set. The ROG Delta II-KJP headset features a white finish with 50mm titanium-plated drivers and dual wireless connectivity. The ROG Keris II Origin-KJP mouse uses ROG’s AimPoint Pro sensor with 42,000 DPI and a gold, grey, and white colorway. The ROG Scabbard II XXL-KJP mouse mat displays a hand-drawn Ludens outline by Shinkawa across its 900 x 400mm surface.
Hardware Specifications and Performance
The Flow Z13-KJP runs on AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor with integrated Radeon 8060S graphics. This chip combines 16 Zen 5 CPU cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 GPU compute units with a unified 128GB LPDDR5X-8000 memory pool that dynamically allocates RAM between CPU and GPU tasks. The 50 TOPS neural processing unit enables local AI workloads without cloud dependency.
Display quality centers on a 13.4-inch ROG Nebula panel with 2560 x 1600 resolution, 180Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. The screen supports Dolby Vision and carries Pantone validation. Storage includes a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, while connectivity offers two USB4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1 FRL, and a microSD card reader. The detachable keyboard features one-zone RGB backlighting and a dedicated Copilot key.
Battery capacity reaches 70Wh with a 200W power adapter. The tablet weighs 1.72kg and measures 302.77 x 204.47 x 14.48-14.99mm. WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide wireless options, while Dolby Atmos dual-force speakers and AI noise cancellation handle audio.
Why This Collaboration Matters
Hardware-game studio partnerships rarely extend beyond software bundles. The ROG-Kojima collaboration represents a deeper integration where a game designer’s creative vision shapes physical product design from concept to materials. Yoji Shinkawa’s involvement goes beyond logo placement he conceptualized the chassis geometry, finish selection, and packaging design to create “a gadget that belongs to Ludens”.
The unified memory architecture in the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 marks a shift in portable gaming design. Traditional laptops partition RAM between CPU and GPU, creating bottlenecks when one component needs more memory. The 128GB dynamic pool allows the system to adapt to workload demands, benefiting content creators who switch between gaming and video editing.
Availability and Pricing
ASUS will release the ROG Flow Z13-KJP and matching peripherals in mid-to-late Q1 2026. Pricing has not been announced, with final numbers expected closer to the launch window. The collaboration marks Kojima Productions’ 10th anniversary year following the June 2025 release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
Previous ROG Flow Z13 models started around ₹1,84,990 in India. The limited-edition KJP version with premium materials, custom design work, and bundled peripherals will likely command a significant premium over standard configurations.
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What is the ROG Flow Z13-KJP?
The ROG Flow Z13-KJP is a limited-edition 2-in-1 gaming tablet created through a collaboration between ASUS Republic of Gamers and Kojima Productions. Designed by artist Yoji Shinkawa, it features AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processing, 128GB unified memory, and Ludens-inspired design elements across its aluminum and carbon fiber chassis.
When will the ROG Flow Z13-KJP be available?
ASUS plans to release the ROG Flow Z13-KJP in mid-to-late Q1 2026, likely between late February and March. The company has not announced pricing yet, with final details expected closer to the launch date. All three limited-edition peripherals will launch simultaneously with the tablet.
Who designed the ASUS Kojima Productions gaming gear?
Yoji Shinkawa, the legendary artist known for his work on Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, designed the entire ROG x Kojima Productions lineup. Shinkawa created concept art for the Flow Z13-KJP tablet and illustrated the hand-drawn graphics on all three peripherals, incorporating angular cuts and design elements from the Ludens character.
What processor powers the ROG Flow Z13-KJP?
The Flow Z13-KJP uses the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with Radeon 8060S graphics, combining 16 Zen 5 CPU cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 GPU compute units. It features 128GB of unified LPDDR5X-8000 memory that dynamically allocates between CPU and GPU tasks, plus a 50 TOPS NPU for local AI processing.
