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 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 extensive time commitment required to reach level 97, questioning how Musk could manage his responsibilities at SpaceX, Tesla, and X while simultaneously dedicating the necessary time to in-game progression.

Further fueling the debate, viewers noted Musk's apparent lack of familiarity with the game during his streams, a stark contrast to the expertise expected from someone who allegedly leveled a character from scratch to level 97.

Musk responded to Asmongold's video, stating he also "needs to coordinate with the boss," and suggesting Asmongold similarly consults a team of editors before posting on X.

Asmongold countered that he doesn't have a boss and that his editors are his employees, a standard practice among YouTube and Twitch streamers to streamline content creation and focus on production rather than post-production.

Asmongold interpreted Musk's remark as demonstrating a lack of understanding regarding the behind-the-scenes processes involved in content creation.