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Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Death Stranding Director’s Cut? (2026)

Yes
~61 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) is a handheld card with 4GB of VRAM, and Death Stranding Director’s Cut is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 61 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 62 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p6261
1440p3762
4K2144

At 1080p expect around 61 FPS, at 1440p about 62 FPS, and at 4K roughly 44 FPS with optimized settings. Death Stranding Director’s Cut doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Death Stranding Director’s Cut?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages about 61 FPS at 1080p in Death Stranding Director’s Cut.

What FPS does the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) get in Death Stranding Director’s Cut at 1080p?

Around 61 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 62 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Death Stranding Director’s Cut run better on the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme)?

keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.