Asmongold's Musk Challenge Echoes in Digital Sphere

Summary

• Asmongold challenged Elon Musk to prove his Path of Exile 2 level 97 achievement, offering a year of Twitter streaming in exchange for verifiable evidence.
• Musk's expulsion from Path of Exile 2 for rapid actions fueled speculation about macro or bot usage, questioning his gaming prowess.
• Musk remains unresponsive to Asmongold's challenge.

Twitch personality Asmongold issued a provocative challenge to Elon Musk, demanding proof of his purported level 97 attainment in Path of Exile 2. This high level, usually requiring significant skill and playtime, sparked suspicion that Musk may have received assistance.

Musk, a self-professed gamer who frequently shares his gaming experiences, was recently banned from Path of Exile 2 for exceeding the game's action-per-second limit. He attributed this to his exceptional gameplay being misinterpreted as macro usage by the anti-cheat system. While showcasing his gaming habits, this incident also raised questions about the authenticity of his claimed accomplishments.

Asmongold, known for his outspoken nature, directly challenged Musk's gaming claims, expressing doubt about the legitimacy of reaching level 97 without external help. He offered a unique wager: a year of simultaneous streaming on both Twitter and Twitch if Musk could provide irrefutable evidence of his achievement. Asmongold hinted that Musk's actions might stem from ego, suggesting honesty would garner more respect than fabricated achievements.

Asmongold's Challenge: A Potential Boost for Twitter Streaming

Musk's response to Asmongold's challenge remains pending; however, accepting it presents a significant opportunity to expand Twitter's reach into the gaming streaming market. Asmongold's substantial Twitch following (over 3 million) makes his potential participation on Twitter a game-changer, potentially accelerating Musk's vision for Twitter's streaming capabilities. Musk's previously announced revenue-sharing model for content creators, including features like tipping and subscriptions, further underscores this potential.

It's notable that Asmongold has previously engaged with Musk publicly. In November 2024, he notably supported Musk's lawsuit against companies allegedly boycotting Twitter.