Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), recently claimed to be ranked 12th globally in Path of Exile 2‘s hardcore mode. However, during a live stream, viewers observed mistakes that were uncharacteristic of top-tier players, leading to skepticism about his true gaming skills.

Community Reactions and Accusations

Prominent Path of Exile 2 YouTuber Quin criticized Musk’s gameplay, highlighting his lack of fundamental knowledge, such as understanding weapon strengths and valuable loot. Quin suggested that achieving such a high rank requires extensive gameplay, which Musk’s performance did not reflect. He concluded, “He’s a f— fraud, bro.”

Other gamers, including YouTuber MoistCr1TiKaL (Charlie), questioned Musk’s intentions. Charlie noted that if Musk had admitted to being a novice, the community might have been more supportive.

Previous Controversies

This isn’t Musk’s first contentious gaming claim. He previously stated he was among the top players in Diablo IV, completing challenging sections rapidly and reaching the game’s highest level. These assertions also raised doubts due to the significant time commitment required.

Conclusion

Musk’s attempts to align himself with the gaming community have been met with skepticism. Gamers value authenticity, and perceived discrepancies between claimed achievements and demonstrated skills can lead to backlash.