Notebookcheck (video)

Death Stranding 2 for PC on the ROG Flow Z13-KJP

Death Stranding 2 finally arrived on PC a year after its PlayStation debut, and the reviewer chose the Kojima‑branded ROG Flow Z13‑KJP to showcase the launch. The special‑edition laptop pairs a striking gold‑tinted chassis with carbon‑fiber accents and houses AMD’s Strix‑Halo APU, positioning it as a tablet‑form gaming machine. In testing, the game ran at native Full HD with very high settings, no ray tracing, and AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution set to “balanced.” The configuration delivered a steady ~60 FPS, while activating AMD’s Frame‑Gen pushed frame rates into the triple‑digit range, confirming the APU’s capability to handle the title’s demanding graphics. The reviewer praised the game’s breathtaking landscapes, immersive soundtrack, and compelling narrative, noting that the Z13’s design was a direct collaboration with Kojima Productions. He also referenced earlier first‑impression coverage and hinted at a forthcoming long‑term review and detailed performance benchmarks on the website. For gamers, the results signal that premium ultrabooks can now run next‑gen AAA titles without sacrificing portability, and AMD’s AI‑upscaled frame generation emerges as a viable alternative to traditional ray tracing for maintaining visual fidelity while boosting performance.