We previously talked about the lack of driver support for devices using the AMD Ryzen Z1 APU, such as the ROG Ally. However, a new driver has now arrived just in time to calm the criticism.
ASUS has responded by releasing a new GPU driver update for the ROG Ally, offering temporary relief to its users.
Concerns started after reports suggested that AMD might be abandoning the Ryzen Z1 series, which powers devices like the ROG Ally and the Lenovo Legion Go. These doubts grew due to the lack of major updates for several months and unclear statements from some regional divisions of manufacturers, which hinted that the product lifecycle could be coming to an end.
A Timely Driver Update
The new driver version (32.0.22029.13001) is now available on the official ASUS website. However, the company has not shared detailed patch notes. While the build number suggests this is not a completely new driver architecture, its release confirms that the ROG Ally has not been abandoned and that ASUS is still maintaining its hardware.
This update arrives at an important moment, especially for users who were worried about the future of the device.
Neither AMD nor ASUS has issued an official statement about how long the Z1 Extreme will continue to receive support. Still, this update acts as a kind of extension for the device’s lifespan.
For users concerned about long-term Windows support, Linux-based alternatives such as SteamOS or Bazzite could become a solution in the future, thanks to their open-source drivers.
For now, ROG Ally owners can feel reassured — their handheld console is still receiving support.
