Being in the public eye has its price, and being the richest person on the planet makes you a constant target of scrutiny. For example, Elon Musk’s prowess in video games like ‘Diablo IV’ and ‘Path of Exile 2‘ has caused a flurry of attention in the media, but among the gaming community More than admiration, what has unleashed suspicions. While their virtual exploits dazzle everyone and everyone, a question arises: Is everything as beautiful as it seems?
Elon Musk, known for being the founder of SpaceX, Tesla and other large companies, has broken into the highest ranks of very popular video games. In ‘Path of Exile 2’, managed to reach level 95 in Hardcore Modesomething that very few players achieve. He has also boasted of his position among the top positions in the world ranking of ‘Diablo IV’. However, his worldwide fame and busy schedule, between tweets and business commitments, have led many players to wonder how he manages to find time to reach levels in these games above many professionals.
Path of Exile 2
These doubts have given rise to several accusations. Some point out that Musk could be using unconventional methods to achieve these achievements, including hiring other people to play on his behalf. The doubts increased when, a few days ago, the tycoon was seen in ‘Path of Exile 2’ performing actions typical of a beginner, such as trying to access portals without the necessary requirements or letting high-level objects pass without picking them up. “He has no idea what he’s doing,” a content creator with almost 900,000 followers on Twitch said live. “This is clearly related to account sharing,” he added.
Diablo IV
The same thing happened in ‘Diablo IV’, when Musk reached a record score in the “Artificer’s Pit”, which sparked suspicions in relation to a game error that he could resort to. “There are only two Americans in the top 20 and I am one of them,” Musk boasted in a specialized publication. In fact, during those days, a “bug” in the Activision-Blizzard title allowed players’ health to increase for no apparent reason. Speculation soon began that Musk (or whoever plays for him) may have exploited it. Although there is no conclusive evidence and it cannot be confirmed that he actually used it to achieve the feat, currently, Musk has fallen from the top places to 53rd place in the (unofficial) rankings of that dungeon.
Traps and power
The case of Elon Musk in ‘Diablo’ and ‘Path of Exile’ raises an issue that transcends equity in virtual achievements. While some defend their abilities, others see a reflection of the privileges that their status grants them. The analysis of his performance, in addition to an attack on the waterline of his self-proclaimed skills in video games, is also understood as a criticism of a system that allows public figures to take advantage of their resources, such as time and money, to stand out in spaces where skill and specialization should predominate through the investment of hundreds of hours.
This scenario invites us to reflect on the responsibility of great people within the community. In an environment where transparency must be key, players become frustrated when success depends more on external factors than individual effort. Whether or not the tycoon has resorted to questionable methods, the truth is that he has opened a debate about the unequal access to opportunities in interactive environments, and the need to ensure that these merits are not based solely on capital or influence .
Beyond the screens, video games are another reflection of society. In them, competition is not always kind or fair, and sometimes skill is displaced by other factors. Musk’s case is not isolated; rather, it illustrates how the rules of this interactive world can be as influenced by power as those of any other realm.