ASUS ROG at Gamescom 2026 announces new esports hardware and partnerships, including a new competitive mouse, three OLED monitors, a peripherals sponsorship with GamerLegion, and a partnership with content creator iiTzTimmy.
ROG Gladius IV Ace
The Gladius IV Ace is ROG’s new ergonomic esports mouse, developed using sports-science testing with input from professional players. According to ROG, the shape reduces muscle strain during extended play, and internal testing showed stable tracking after fatigue and higher accuracy in 180-degree flick tests.
Specs:
- Center-balanced design, 56 g default weight
- Includes 3, 5, and 7 g stackable weights for 7 additional configurations
- Each unit tested for left/right-click consistency within 5 gf
- ROG SpeedNova 8K Gen II wireless with Active Dynamic Hopping and dual status LEDs
- ROG AimPoint Pro 65K optical sensor: up to 65,000 DPI, 800 IPS, 70 g max acceleration, 11 lift-off-distance levels, 20,000 FPS scanning, 8000 Hz polling
- Zone Mode and Dynamic TX Power Control for interference management
- Ships with a carry case; configurable through Gear Link, a browser-based tool that needs no software install
ROG OLED Esports Monitors
ROG added three 24.5-inch OLED esports monitors to its Ace lineup, joining the Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace launched at Computex 2026. All three include stand-mounted measurement scales for setup reproducibility, a Quick OSD menu, three Esports Color modes, and GaNFET-based power supplies for thermal efficiency.
| Model | Panel | Refresh Rate | Notable Specs | Price |
| Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace | TrueBlack Glossy Tandem WOLED | 720 Hz | 1700 nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision, integrated Position Sensor; official monitor of 2026 PGL Major | $1,099 |
| Strix OLED XG259QDPG Ace | RGB QD-OLED with BlackShield Film | 560 Hz | Anti-glare coating (+40% perceived black level, 2.5x panel hardness), 1x DP 1.4 (DSC), 2x HDMI 2.1, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A | Not listed |
| Strix OLED XG259QDNS Ace | RGB QD-OLED with BlackShield Film | 360 Hz | Same anti-glare coating, DP 1.4 (DSC), HDMI 2.1 | Not listed |
The Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace and the earlier Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace launch in early Q4 at $1,099 and $699 respectively. Pricing for the two 560 Hz/360 Hz Strix models wasn’t disclosed.
Team and Creator Partnerships
ROG is also now the official peripherals sponsor of GamerLegion, supplying the team with mice, keyboards, mouse pads, and other gear. ROG also signed a partnership with Timothy “iiTzTimmy” An, a former professional Apex Legends player turned FPS content creator, covering content collaborations, product showcases, and community activations.
ROG additionally launched a dedicated ROG Ace Esports Instagram account for esports-focused updates, player insights, and tournament coverage.
