Elon Musk Faces Backlash Over Path of Exile 2 Gameplay and Character Death

The billionaire's high-ranking hardcore character, Percy_Verence, died at level 97, fueling allegations that he paid others to level it up.

Elon Musk's Path of Exile 2 hardcore character, Percy_Verence, ranked 7th globally, died at level 97 on January 10, 2025, removing it from the hardcore leaderboard.
Critics allege Musk paid skilled players to level up the character, as his livestream displayed unfamiliarity with basic game mechanics and strategies.
During his January 7 livestream, Musk struggled with inventory management, ignored valuable loot, and misused high-level gear, raising doubts about his gameplay expertise.
The gaming community reacted with ridicule, pointing out inconsistencies in Musk's claims and mocking his apparent lack of skill in the game.
This incident adds to Musk's history of controversial gaming claims, including similar accusations in other titles like Diablo 4 and Elden Ring.