ROG Announces an All-New Interactive Experience for CES 2021

CITY, Country, Month Date, Year — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced ROG Citael XV, a new interactive experience to showcase the latest lineup of cutting-edge gaming gear and technologies, at the ROG For Those Who Dare virtual launch event for CES 2021. It is the first self-made virtual experience ROG has ever created, giving audiences a closer look at the brand’s visual universe as well as the latest devices. During a time when in-person conventions are unavailable, ROG has drawn inspiration from games to create a new kind of event.

Innovating for 2020

A passion for gaming has been at the core of the Republic of Gamers since its founding in 2006. ROG has gone from creating top-of-the-line motherboards and PC components to building an entire ecosystem of devices that enrich a complete gaming experience. Fifteen years later, that expertise is being applied to create an interactive experience for the first time.

Initially conceived as a fresh way to let audiences interact with ROG products during this global pandemic, the interactive experience took on a new life as ROG developers brought their excitement for games to the fore. The ASUS Design Center (ADC) joined forces with Moonshine Studio to develop an ambitious virtual environment that includes stories from the ROG visual universe, a gallery tour of the latest ROG devices, and an FPS-style minigame.

Enter the citadel

The ROG Citadel XV experience introduces the player to the characters and stories underpinning the ROG visual universe. Players can freely explore four themed demo rooms to see cutting-edge gear available in 2021 and beyond.

Products available for preview include the ROG Gladius III wireless gaming mouse, ROG Claymore II RGB mechanical keyboard, ROG Swift PG32UQ 4K 32-inch gaming monitor, dual-screen Zephyrus Duo 15 SE gaming laptop, ROG Strix SCAR 15 and 17 gaming laptops, and the all-new ROG Flow X13 convertible gaming laptop with XG Mobile external graphics.

After the tour, a shooting range is unlocked where players can test their aim and reflexes in an arcade-inspired minigame.

A futuristic worldview

Creating ROG Citadel XV was a major passion project for ROG designers, engineers, and developers. The process has given ROG deeper insight into gaming and game development, only enhancing the drive to innovate new technologies that empower developers, creators, gamers, and everyone else in the gaming community. The development team plans to expand on Citadel XV and release additional downloadable content in the future.