Death Stranding inspired ROG Laptop – Pre-order dates and Specs
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the Canadian launch details for the ROG Flow Z13-KJP (GZ302EAC), a limited-edition version of its 13-inch gaming tablet. Pre-orders for the device are scheduled to open on February 24, with initial deliveries expected to begin on March 3.
The release coincides with the upcoming PC launch of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach on March 19, which will be bundled with the device.
Design Collaboration
The Flow Z13-KJP is a collaboration between ROG and KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS. The hardware design was overseen by artist Yoji Shinkawa and is inspired by the Ludens EVA suit from the studio’s iconography.
Technical design elements include:
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Custom Chassis: A CNC-milled aluminum body featuring specific angular cutouts and carbon fiber accents.
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Specialized Visuals: The unit includes laser-etched vents, custom keycaps, and a unique typeface.
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Included Accessories: The package comes with a custom carrying case, a specialized power adapter, and an exclusive Armoury Crate software theme.
Hardware Specifications
The Flow Z13-KJP retains the 2-in-1 form factor of the standard Z13 line but introduces updated internal specifications. It is powered by the AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processor, featuring integrated Radeon™ 8060S Graphics.
Key technical specifications include:
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Memory and Storage: 128GB of LPDDR5X-8000 unified memory and a 1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ SSD.
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Display: A 13.4-inch ROG Nebula Display with a 2.5K resolution, 180Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.
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AI Processing: An NPU capable of 50 TOPS, designed to support local AI workloads and large language models (LLMs).
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Thermal Management: The system utilizes a vapor chamber and 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans to manage heat within the compact frame.
Connectivity and Versatility
Designed for multiple use cases—ranging from tablet-mode gaming to traditional laptop setups—the device includes two USB4 ports with DisplayPort 2.1 and Power Delivery 3.0 support. It is also compatible with the ROG XG Mobile external GPU interface for users requiring additional graphical performance.
The ROG Flow Z13-KJP will be available for pre-order in the Canadian market starting February 24.
