Elon Musk's Path of Exile 2 Leveling Controversy: A Public Exchange with Asmongold
Following accusations of using a "boosting" service to reach level 97 with a character in Path of Exile 2, Elon Musk engaged in a public exchange of private messages with popular streamer Asmongold.
The controversy ignited after Asmongold released a 32-minute video addressing allegations of Musk "cheating," fueled by rumors of a purchased high-level character or outsourced in-game leveling. The video highlighted the significant time investment required to reach level 97, questioning how Musk could balance his responsibilities at SpaceX, Tesla, and X with such a demanding in-game achievement. Further fueling speculation, viewers noted Musk's apparent inexperience during his streams, contradicting the expertise expected of someone who allegedly leveled a character to 97.
Musk responded to Asmongold's video, claiming he too "needs to coordinate with the boss," and suggesting Asmongold requires a team of editors for X platform content. Asmongold countered that he is his own boss and employs editors for collaborative content creation – a standard practice among prominent YouTube and Twitch streamers, enabling them to focus on content production.
Asmongold interpreted Musk's comment as revealing a lack of understanding regarding the behind-the-scenes processes of content creation. The exchange highlights the clash between the public perception of Musk's accomplishments and the scrutiny faced by prominent figures within the gaming community.
