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" by either purchasing a high-level character or employing someone to level it. The video highlighted the immense time commitment 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 speculation, viewers noted Musk's apparent inexperience during his own streams, contradicting the expertise expected of someone who had allegedly "boosted" a character to level 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 post-production, a standard practice among Twitch and YouTube streamers to optimize their workflow.
Asmongold interpreted Musk's comment as a demonstration of his unfamiliarity with the behind-the-scenes aspects of content creation. The exchange highlights a clash between the public perception of Musk's accomplishments and the realities of game progression and content creation.