Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2 Devs Won’t Say Whether They’ll Ban Elon Musk for Account Boosting

Elon Musk's alleged cheating in Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2 has sparked controversy, with fans questioning the integrity of the games and the developers' response. Screenshots of a private conversation reveal Musk's admission to paying for account boosting, a violation of both games' terms of service.

Account boosting, where players pay others to level up their characters, is a form of cheating widely prohibited in online games. Blizzard's EULA explicitly forbids this practice. Following Musk's confession, both Blizzard and Grinding Gear Games (developers of Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2 respectively) have refused to comment on whether they will ban Musk's accounts.

This silence has fueled outrage among players. Forum posts express disappointment and concern that a billionaire can seemingly circumvent the rules. One Path of Exile player questioned the fairness of the system, stating that it undermines the game's integrity. Similar sentiments are echoed on Battle.net.

Musk has previously boasted about his gaming skills, claiming a top 20 global ranking in Diablo 4. However, his gameplay has been scrutinized, with some questioning his ability to dedicate the necessary time given his numerous business commitments. A livestream showing him struggling with Path of Exile 2 mechanics further fueled suspicions of account boosting.

A video released by YouTuber NikoWrex displays a direct message exchange where Musk admits to account boosting, justifying it as necessary to compete with Asian players. He clarified that while his streamed gameplay is genuine, his high-level character achievements were not solely his own.

Musk's ex-partner, Grimes, defended him on Twitter, claiming to have witnessed his gaming prowess firsthand. Further allegations emerged when Musk's Path of Exile 2 character appeared online while he was attending an event in Washington, suggesting continued use of account boosting. The lack of official response from the game developers leaves the situation unresolved and the integrity of their games' competitive scenes in question.