ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Official Partnership with Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut

Counter-Strike 2 superstar named as new ROG keyboard ambassador  

TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 16, 2025 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), the global leader in gaming and esports gear innovation, is thrilled to announce its official partnership with Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut, one of the most decorated superstars in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2). Stepping in as ROG’s new keyboard ambassador, ZywOo will be championing ROG’s gaming keyboards, starting with his trusted ROG Falchion Ace HFX — the weapon of choice that has powered him through numerous victories. 

Coming off a powerhouse 2025 season — clinching the Intel® Grand Slam with a triumphant victory at IEM Melbourne 2025, leading Team Vitality to a strong run at IEM Katowice 2025, capturing another major win at BLAST Rivals Spring 2025, topping the CS2 world rankings, and racking up multiple MVP titles — ZywOo continues to prove he’s a generational talent. Whether it’s clutching impossible rounds or dominating grand finals, he defines excellence at the highest level of competition. And now, he's teaming up with ROG to set that bar even higher. 

The collaboration between ROG and ZywOo was created by Prodigy Agency, a world's leading esports agency, representing ZywOo since the beginning of his career. 

"I’m incredibly excited to join ROG," said ZywOo. "Since I started playing with their keyboards, I’ve been really impressed. It just clicks with my style. It’s been amazing to use them to win so many events, and I’m proud to take this partnership further."  

When it comes to winning championships, ZywOo trusts only the best: "I really like playing with my ROG Falchion Ace HFX. It feels super smooth and fast. The switches are the best I’ve used so far, and it just gives me a really good feeling when I play. That confidence makes a big difference" 

As part of the partnership, ZywOo will also be one of the first pro players to test and help fine-tune upcoming next-gen ROG keyboards, giving fans an inside look at the future of esports-grade gear. 

"There’s a lot of exciting stuff coming," ZywOo teased. "Get ready." 

"We are beyond excited to welcome ZywOo into the ROG family," said Kris Huang, General Manager of the ASUS Gaming & Workspace Gear business unit. "ZywOo embodies excellence at the highest level, and we are committed to developing top-tier gaming gear that helps pros like him—and gamers everywhere—perform at their absolute best." 

"The best player in the world deserves the best keyboard," said Jérôme Coupez, Founder & CEO of Prodigy Agency. "After careful consideration, partnering with ASUS ROG was an obvious choice. We’re proud to have built this collaboration from scratch, bringing together ZywOo and one of the most iconic brands in gaming. This is just the beginning of an amazing and authentic collaboration." 

Follow ROG and ZywOo for exclusive content as well as future product previews and giveaways. Learn more about the ROG Ace Collection, a lineup of peripherals made for top-tier esports performance.