"Impossible To Beat Asian Players" — Elon Musk Admits Cheating In His Favourite Video Game
He has one of the top accounts in both video games.
By Syazwan Bahri — 22 Jan 2025, 12:42 PM
Elon Musk has found himself at the centre of a gaming controversy after admitting to breaking the rules in both Path of Exile 2 and Diablo IV to achieve a high rank
Musk, who livestreamed himself playing Path of Exile 2, sparked curiosity within the gaming community with his unexpectedly high level in the game, particularly considering his demanding responsibilities leading companies such as SpaceX, Tesla, and X.
Diablo IV and Path of Exile 2 are video games in the dungeon-crawler action role-playing genre. These types of games demand significant time investment to enhance your characters' power levels and ranks to tackle challenging content.
Gamers questioned how he could possibly find the time to achieve such a high rank, given that some top players dedicate over 40 hours at a stretch to reach those levels.Further fueling the controversy, Musk displayed some questionable gameplay during his livestream
This included leaving valuable items behind and appearing unfamiliar with the game's interface. These inconsistencies sparked accusations of account boosting, a practice where someone else plays on an account to level it up.
According to Futurism, Musk has since admitted to using account boosting in both Path of Exile 2 and Diablo IV, acknowledging that he violated the terms of service for both games.
While he defended his actions by claiming it was necessary to compete with players in Asia who also engage in boosting, the controversy has sparked debate about fair play and ethical gaming practices.
In a conversation with YouTuber NikoWrex, Musk admitted to account sharing in both Path of Exile 2 and Diablo IV, confirming that he allowed others to play on his account to achieve high rankings
The issue apparently came to light through a series of private messages between the entrepreneur and the YouTuber. You can view part of the conversation below:
This practice, while technically prohibited by the terms of service of both games, appears to be common among top-ranked players
He defended his actions, claiming they were necessary to compete at the highest levels.
However, this admission raises questions about the legitimacy of Musk's rankings and achievements in these games. Critics argue that it undermines the spirit of fair play and casts doubt on whether he genuinely earned his position on the leaderboards.
