Razer at CES 2026: the year gaming went full AI

Razer arrives at CES 2026 with a clear message. Gaming enters its AI era now.

This year, Razer shifts attention away from familiar categories and places intelligence, immersion, and local AI power at the center of its strategy. The announcements span gaming chairs, controllers, developer hardware, software platforms, and bold concept devices that blur the line between gaming gear and future tech.

CES 2026 marks a turning point for the brand.

AI Becomes the Backbone of Razer’s Ecosystem

Razer frames AI as a platform, not a feature. Every major announcement ties back to local processing, personalization, and open integration across hardware and software.

The result is an ecosystem that connects gaming setups, developer tools, cloud gaming, and experimental devices through shared intelligence and customization.

Forge AI Dev Workstation: Razer Builds for Developers

Razer makes its most unexpected move with the Forge AI Dev Workstation.

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This is a serious AI machine designed for developers, researchers, and studios. The Forge supports up to four professional GPUs, high end workstation CPUs, massive DDR5 memory capacity, and enterprise grade networking. It fits into rack deployments and scales across clustered systems for heavy local AI workloads.

Forge pairs directly with Razer’s software stack, offering a turnkey path for teams that want cloud level performance without cloud dependency. Pricing follows a custom quote model, reinforcing that this system targets professional AI development rather than gaming enthusiasts.

AIKit: Open Source Intelligence for Local AI

Supporting the Forge hardware is Razer AIKit, an open source platform built for local large language model inference and fine tuning.

AIKit automatically detects and configures GPUs, optimizes multi GPU setups, and enables on premises AI performance without heavy manual setup. It integrates tightly with Razer hardware while remaining open to the broader developer community.

This move positions Razer as a serious player in local AI tooling, not just gaming peripherals.

Iskur V2 NewGen: Ergonomics Meet Smart Design

Razer refreshes its flagship gaming chair with the Iskur V2 NewGen.

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The new version introduces adaptive 360 degree lumbar support, improved breathable materials, cooling focused leather, and upgraded foam cushioning. The chair launches in multiple color options while keeping the same premium pricing as the previous model.

Razer also updates the Iskur V2 X with similar material upgrades, bringing enhanced comfort to a more accessible price tier.

Chairs play a larger role in Razer’s vision this year, setting the stage for deeper immersion beyond traditional peripherals.

Project Madison: The Chair That Feels the Game

Project Madison pushes that vision to its extreme.

This concept chair integrates spatial audio speakers, Chroma RGB lighting, and Sensa haptic motors directly into the seat and backrest. The chair reacts to gameplay with synchronized sound, lighting, and physical feedback.

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Explosions rumble through the cushion. Visual effects trigger dynamic lighting. Surround sound surrounds the player from behind.

Project Madison represents Razer’s ambition to turn furniture into an active part of the gaming experience.

Wolverine V3 Bluetooth: Console Grade Control for Smart TVs

Razer expands into cloud gaming with the Wolverine V3 Bluetooth controller, developed in partnership with LG.

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Designed for LG Smart TVs, the controller delivers ultra low latency Bluetooth performance and includes built in TV controls for power, volume, and input switching. It becomes the first controller certified under LG’s Gaming Portal program.

This launch targets the growing audience that plays console and PC games through cloud services without dedicated hardware.

Project AVA: A Holographic AI Desk Companion

Project AVA transforms last year’s AI coach concept into physical form.

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The device is a compact cylindrical unit that projects animated 3D avatars above its display. Built in cameras and microphones allow it to observe gameplay, answer questions, translate text, organize tasks, and offer real time coaching.

AVA supports multiple AI engines and connects directly to a PC via USB C. Razer positions it as both a gaming assistant and a personal productivity companion, with plans to bring it to market in the second half of 2026.

Project Motoko: Wearable AI Beyond Smart Glasses

Project Motoko explores AI through wearables.

This concept headset integrates dual cameras into the earcups, capturing the user’s point of view at high resolution. On device AI processing enables live translation, scene recognition, and contextual assistance without relying on external displays.

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Motoko supports major AI platforms and runs on Snapdragon hardware. While still a concept, it signals Razer’s intent to move AI from screens into everyday wearable experiences.

A New Chapter for Razer

Razer’s CES 2026 showcase tells a cohesive story.

Gaming evolves into something smarter, more immersive, and deeply personal. AI powers not only how games run, but how players interact with their setups, environments, and even physical space.

This year, Razer does not chase trends. It defines a direction.

Gaming goes full AI, and Razer builds the ecosystem to match.