Asmongold Issues Challenge to Elon Musk

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 due to rapid actions fueled speculation about macro or bot usage, questioning the legitimacy of his gaming prowess.
• Musk remains unresponsive to Asmongold's challenge.

Twitch star Asmongold issued a provocative challenge to Elon Musk: a year of simultaneous Twitch and Twitter streaming in return for irrefutable proof of Musk's claimed level 97 attainment in Path of Exile 2. This high level, requiring significant skill and playtime, sparked debate about the possibility of external assistance.

Musk, a self-proclaimed gamer, frequently shares his gaming exploits. His recent ban from Path of Exile 2 for exceeding the game's action limits—attributed by Musk to his exceptional skill being mistaken for macro use—further ignited the controversy. This incident, while showcasing Musk's gaming engagement, also fueled skepticism regarding the authenticity of his accomplishments.

Asmongold, a prominent and often controversial Twitch streamer, publicly questioned Musk's claims, suggesting the level 97 achievement was unlikely to be solely Musk's. His offer to stream on Twitter, a platform Musk aims to develop as a streaming hub, presented a high-stakes wager. Asmongold implied the challenge was less about gaming skill and more about addressing Musk's perceived need for validation. Honesty, Asmongold suggested, would garner more positive public perception than fabricated achievements.

Asmongold's Challenge: A Potential Boost for Twitter Streaming

Musk's response to Asmongold's challenge remains pending. However, accepting the offer presents a significant opportunity to bolster Twitter's nascent streaming ambitions. Asmongold's substantial Twitch following (over 3 million) could significantly increase Twitter's viewership and validate Musk's streaming initiatives. This aligns with Musk's previously announced revenue-sharing model for creators on Twitter, encompassing features like tipping and subscriptions.

It's noteworthy that this isn't Asmongold's first public engagement with Musk. In November 2024, Asmongold publicly supported Musk's lawsuit against companies allegedly boycotting Twitter.