A new update for the ROG Xbox Ally introduces Default Game Profiles in preview, bringing automatic per-game optimization to supported titles. These curated profiles balance frame rate and power usage, delivering smoother gameplay and longer battery life without the need for manual tuning. More than 40 games are supported at launch, including major first-party releases, with additional titles to follow.
The update also refines the overall handheld experience with library loading improvements, faster navigation, better gamepad response, and enhanced cloud gaming performance. Additional quality of life updates, future upgrades, and expanded full-screen support continue Microsoft and ASUS’s commitment to improving handheld gaming.
Patch Notes: ROG Xbox Ally Update
New Feature: Default Game Profiles (Preview)
- Automatically optimizes FPS and power consumption for 40 supported games.
- Tailored profiles activate only on battery and adjust TDP and FPS limits per game.
- Boosts power when FPS falls below target for smoother performance.
- Limits FPS when above target to preserve battery life.
- Can be toggled on or off via Armoury Crate Command Center Gare Bar widget.
- Available now for supported titles, including:
- Call of Duty Black Ops 6
- Call of Duty Black Ops 7
- Call of Duty Warzone
- DOOM Eternal
- DOOM The Dark Ages
- Forza Horizon 5
- Gears 5
- Gears of War Reloaded
- Gears Tactics
- Halo The Master Chief Collection
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
- Minecraft
- Sea of Thieves
- Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 plus 4
Additional Improvements
- Improved gamepad response after login.
- Faster loading of large game libraries.
- Cloud Gaming page now loads more quickly and responds more smoothly.
- New Game Gallery filter by Performance Fit to help evaluate device compatibility.
- General bug fixes and performance enhancements for better stability.
Xbox Game Pass Benefits
- Three months of Xbox Game Pass Premium included with ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X in select markets.
- Provides access to Xbox Cloud Gaming and a large library of PC titles.
Looking Ahead
- Ongoing enhancements based on player feedback.
- Improvements planned for sleep and wake reliability.
- Expanded microSD card formatting options in development.
- ROG Xbox Ally X will receive AI powered features early next year, including:
- Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR)
- Highlight reels for gameplay capture
Coming Next Week
- Game Save Sync Indicator
- Provides real time visibility into cloud save status across devices.
- Helps ensure progress is reliably synced before powering down or switching platforms.
Full Screen Experience Expansion
- Full screen experience optimized for handheld play now available on all Windows 11 handhelds.
- Preview expansion to desktops, laptops, and tablets for Xbox and Windows Insiders.
- Designed to minimize background activity and prioritize gameplay resources.
The ROG Xbox Ally series is a handheld gaming PC line released on October 16, 2025, featuring a Windows 11-based experience and two models powered by AMD Ryzen Z2 processors.
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