Elon Musk stirred up gaming circles once again after revealing he was kicked from Path of Exile 2 for “performing too many actions in a short time.” According to Musk, the game’s anti-cheat software flagged his high-speed gameplay as suspicious, mistaking his rapid clicking for the use of macros. The billionaire insists he wasn’t cheating, claiming his skills simply overwhelmed the system.
Sharing a screenshot of his disconnection notice, Musk tweeted about the incident, sparking mixed reactions from the gaming community. Some players echoed his frustration, highlighting how Path of Exile 2 penalizes fast-paced play despite offering a range of active skills. Others were amazed by how the CEO of multiple companies finds the time to dive so deeply into gaming.
Musk is no stranger to gaming achievements. Earlier this year, he made headlines for ranking 19th on Diablo 4’s global leaderboard, showcasing transferable skills that seem to have carried over to Path of Exile 2. Despite his claim that the game’s anti-cheat system needs adjustment, some remain skeptical about his explanation.
Path of Exile 2 has faced its share of technical issues since launch, with Grinding Gear Games apologizing for delays in support and ongoing bugs. Whether Musk’s experience leads to changes in the anti-cheat mechanisms remains to be seen.
For now, the world’s richest gamer is back at the keyboard, proving that even in the digital realm, no one is immune to a game’s rules—or its glitches.
