Home > News > Musk Bans Jitters Path of Exile 2 & Diablo 4

Musk Bans Jitters Path of Exile 2 & Diablo 4

by Mia Feb 25,2025

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 revealed 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 accounts, 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 credibility of real money trading (RMT) enforcement, stating that Musk's actions undermine the game's integrity. Similar sentiments are echoed on Battle.net, with players demanding accountability.

Elon Musk has reportedly admitted to cheating in Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2. Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson - Pool/Getty Images.

Musk's previous boasts about his gaming skills, including a claim of being a top 20 Diablo 4 player, have been called into question. His performance in a Path of Exile 2 livestream raised concerns about his actual gameplay ability, leading to speculation about account boosting. A direct message conversation with YouTuber NikoWrex confirmed Musk's use of account boosting, citing the difficulty of competing with Asian players as his justification. He clarified that while his streamed gameplay was genuine, his high-level character achievements were not solely his own.

Musk's ex-partner, Grimes, offered a defense, claiming to have witnessed his gaming achievements firsthand. However, further allegations emerged when Musk's Path of Exile 2 character appeared active while he was attending the Trump inauguration in Washington. The situation remains unresolved, leaving players to debate the fairness and consistency of enforcement in online gaming.

Trending Games More >