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 demanding action from developers Blizzard Entertainment and Grinding Gear Games. Screenshots of a private conversation revealed Musk's admission to paying for account boosting, a violation of both games' terms of service.

Account boosting, where a player pays for another to level up their account, is explicitly prohibited. Despite this, both Blizzard and Grinding Gear Games have refused to comment on whether they will ban Musk's accounts, leading to significant backlash from the gaming community.

Players have expressed outrage on official forums, questioning the fairness of the game and the apparent double standard applied to a high-profile individual. Concerns are raised about the impact on the game's competitive integrity and the message it sends regarding the enforcement of rules against real-money trading (RMT).

Musk's previous boasts about his gaming skills, including a claim of being among the top 20 Diablo 4 players globally, are now under scrutiny. His performance in a Path of Exile 2 livestream further fueled suspicions of account boosting, with critics pointing to his apparent lack of understanding of game mechanics.

The controversy escalated after a video surfaced showcasing a direct message conversation where Musk admitted to account boosting, justifying it as necessary to compete with Asian players. He later clarified that he never claimed personal credit for his high-level characters, stating that top-tier achievements often involve multiple players. Musk's ex-partner, Grimes, offered a defense, claiming to have witnessed his gaming achievements.

Further allegations emerged when Musk's Path of Exile 2 character appeared active while he was attending an event in Washington, D.C. The lack of response from the game developers has intensified the debate surrounding fairness, accountability, and the impact of high-profile individuals on online gaming communities.