Elon Musk Responds to Cheating Allegations in Path of Exile 2
Following accusations of using a "boosting" service to reach level 97 with a character in Path of Exile 2, Elon Musk shared private messages with streamer Asmongold.
The controversy ignited after Asmongold released a 32-minute video addressing claims that Musk cheated, either by purchasing a high-level character or employing someone to level it. The video highlights the immense time investment required to reach level 97, questioning how Musk could manage his responsibilities at SpaceX, Tesla, and X while simultaneously dedicating the necessary hours to the game.
Further fueling the debate, viewers noted Musk's apparent inexperience during his streams, a stark contrast to the expertise expected of someone who allegedly leveled a character from scratch to level 97.
Musk countered Asmongold's video, claiming he also "needs to coordinate with the boss," and suggesting Asmongold consults a team of editors before posting on X.
Asmongold refuted this, clarifying that he is his own boss and employs editors to assist with post-production, a standard practice among YouTube and Twitch streamers to optimize content creation.
Asmongold interpreted Musk's comment as a demonstration of his unfamiliarity with the behind-the-scenes aspects of content creation.