Elon Musk attempted to showcase his gaming skills during a recent Path of Exile 2 stream but instead revealed a gap between his claimed expertise and actual gameplay abilities.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO struggled with the notoriously complex action RPG’s basic mechanics while simultaneously being bombarded with negative direct messages from viewers.
Viewers suggested Musk use the simple “/dnd” command throughout the stream to block the distracting messages. Musk reportedly ignored this advice, stating that “hate fuels him,” a comment that only added to the growing skepticism about his gaming proficiency.
Path of Exile 2, currently in beta, features intricate character-building systems and punishing gameplay that challenges even veteran gamers. Musk’s difficulties navigating these systems contradicted his self-proclamation as a “top player” in the game.
The tech mogul’s gaming session represents a missed opportunity to connect with the gaming community.
Authenticity usually wins favor among gamers, who appreciate seeing high-profile figures learn and improve at challenging titles rather than overstate their abilities.
