Recent revelations have stirred controversy in the gaming community as Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and owner of X/Twitter, reportedly admitted to using account boosting services in popular action RPGs, Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2. Screenshots from a private conversation with a YouTuber unveiled Musk's confession to paying for these services, which is considered a form of cheating that violates the terms of service of many live service video games. Blizzard Entertainment, the developer behind Diablo 4, explicitly prohibits account boosting or power-leveling in exchange for payment in its end user license agreement.

Following these admissions, both Blizzard Entertainment and Grinding Gear Games, the developer of Path of Exile 2, have been put under scrutiny. Fans and players are questioning whether these companies will enforce their rules by banning Musk's accounts. Discussions on official forums and platforms like Battle.net reflect a growing concern over the integrity of the games. One Path of Exile player expressed disappointment on the game's forum, questioning whether Grinding Gear Games (GGG) would take action, especially as the game is in Early Access, suggesting that the issue might be less prioritized or even benefiting from the publicity.

When approached for comment, both Grinding Gear Games and Blizzard Entertainment declined to discuss the matter, maintaining their policy of not commenting on individual player account behaviors or enforcement actions. This has left many in the community feeling that the developers are not taking a strong stance against cheating, even when it involves high-profile individuals like Musk.

Musk has previously boasted about his gaming achievements, notably claiming to be among the top players in Diablo 4 during an interview with Joe Rogan. He also mentioned playing video games as a way to "quiet my mind," especially on tough days. However, his gaming skills came under scrutiny as players and fans began to question how he could achieve such high levels given his numerous professional commitments. A livestream in early January further fueled these doubts when Musk appeared to struggle with basic game mechanics in Path of Exile 2.

The controversy escalated when a video by the Diablo player NikoWrex showed Musk directly admitting to using account boosting services, citing the need to compete with players in Asia as justification. Musk emphasized that when he streams or posts gameplay videos, it is genuinely him playing. He also clarified that he never claimed credit for high-level achievements in Path of Exile 2, acknowledging that top accounts often involve multiple players.

In response to the backlash, musician Grimes, who shares three children with Musk, defended his gaming reputation on social media, citing his achievements in Diablo and other games as witnessed by her and others. However, further allegations surfaced when Musk's Path of Exile 2 character was seen active in the game while he was attending Donald Trump's inauguration in Washington.

This situation has sparked a broader debate on the fairness and enforcement of gaming rules, especially when it comes to influential figures. The gaming community continues to watch closely to see if Blizzard Entertainment and Grinding Gear Games will take any action against Musk's accounts, which could set a precedent for how cheating is handled in the future.