ASUS Republic of Gamers announces global esports partnership with DRX

ASUS Republic of Gamers has announced a new global esports partnership with DRX, formalising a two-year collaboration that positions ROG as the official gaming hardware partner across all DRX competitive rosters. The partnership covers major titles including VALORANT and League of Legends, as well as other teams competing under the DRX banner, reinforcing ROG’s long-term commitment to professional esports performance and product development.

Under the agreement, DRX players will train and compete using ROG’s esports-focused peripherals, which are designed to meet the technical and durability requirements of elite competition. The collaboration extends beyond competition, with both organisations planning to work together on global content initiatives and fan engagement activities that showcase how professional players prepare, practise, and optimise their equipment at the highest level of play.

The partnership also reflects the growing role of hardware brands in shaping competitive standards within esports. By embedding its products directly into the daily training routines of professional teams, ROG aims to ensure that its future designs are informed by real-world competitive demands rather than laboratory testing alone.

ROG Ace Esports Collection at the centre of competition

A central pillar of the partnership is the ROG Ace Esports Collection, a range of peripherals developed specifically for professional esports athletes. Throughout the two-year collaboration, DRX players will rely on this lineup for training, competition, and content creation, integrating the equipment into both tournament play and everyday practice environments.

Products highlighted within the partnership include the ROG Harpe II Ace esports mouse and the ROG Falchion Ace 75 HE keyboard, alongside other peripherals from the Ace lineup. These devices are positioned as performance-first tools, prioritising precision, responsiveness, and reliability. Their inclusion reflects ROG’s strategy of aligning product identity closely with professional use cases, rather than positioning esports hardware as a consumer-only aspirational category.

Beyond usage, DRX players will participate directly in early testing and feedback for future ROG esports products. This approach continues ROG’s practice of co-developing gear alongside professional players, using hands-on feedback to refine ergonomics, sensor behaviour, and overall performance. For ROG, the partnership provides ongoing access to insights from players competing at the highest levels across multiple titles, while DRX benefits from early exposure to new hardware designed around competitive needs.

Shared pursuit of performance and innovation

DRX enters the partnership with a strong competitive pedigree, having established itself as one of the most successful esports organisations globally. Its achievements include a League of Legends World Championship victory in 2022, as well as third-place finishes at the VALORANT Champions tournaments in 2022 and 2025. This record of consistent international performance positions DRX as a natural partner for ROG’s performance-driven esports ambitions.

Commenting on the collaboration, Kris Huang, General Manager of the ASUS Gaming and Workspace Gear business unit, said the partnership allows ROG to work closely with world-class players across multiple competitive titles. He noted that direct collaboration with professional teams provides valuable feedback that helps refine the ROG Ace Esports product lineup, while also supporting authentic, high-performance experiences for both players and fans.

DRX Chief Executive Officer Sun Il Yang highlighted the alignment in philosophy between the two organisations, pointing to a shared emphasis on challenge, performance, and innovation. He said the collaboration ensures DRX players have access to high-quality peripherals designed to support success on the global stage, reinforcing the organisation’s competitive ambitions across titles.

As the partnership progresses, fans can expect a steady flow of joint content, behind-the-scenes features, and global activations offering closer insight into DRX’s competitive setups and preparation routines. Updates related to the collaboration will be shared across official ROG and DRX social media channels throughout the season, providing audiences with a deeper look at the intersection of professional esports and performance-driven hardware.