November 6th 2024.
Elon Musk is not one to shy away from showcasing his video game skills, especially when it comes to Diablo 4. The technology mogul, known for his companies like SpaceX and Tesla, has always been a fan of gaming, and Diablo 4 is no exception.
Last year, after the highly anticipated game was released, Musk even live-streamed himself playing it on Twitter. He also claimed to be one of the top players in the world for Quake back in the late 90s, although that was later proven to be untrue.
Now, as the 2024 US presidential election approaches, Musk is once again making bold claims about his gaming abilities. But given his history of exaggerating, many are questioning if his claims hold any truth.
So, just how good is Elon Musk at Diablo 4? According to a community-driven leaderboard, Musk is currently ranked as the 20th best player in the game's Pit mode. This mode requires players to clear out monsters and defeat a boss within 15 minutes. Musk's best time for this challenge is an impressive 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
During an interview on Joe Rogan's podcast, Musk proudly stated, "There's only two Americans in the top 20, almost everyone is from Asia." The top-ranked player, with a time of 1 minute and 59 seconds, is also from the United States.
While Musk's skill at Diablo 4 is certainly commendable, it may be a stretch to claim that he is one of the best players in the world. The leaderboard, hosted on helltides.com, is not an official site run by Blizzard, and it only records data from players who submit their runs. At the time of writing, there are only 901 submissions on the site, which is a small percentage of the overall player base.
In an interview with The Verge, the co-owner of helltides.com, Fayz, acknowledged the site's limitations. He stated, "It's as comprehensive as it gets in terms of recorded Pit runs with video proof, since our community always alerts us when new top runs are recorded and posted on social media. But, there's no way for us to know about Pit runs that aren't recorded and shared."
To be fair, this is how most speedrunning leaderboards operate, so it's safe to say that Musk is probably a better Diablo 4 player than he is at Quake. In the past, he has also shown his love for gaming by making a cameo in Cyberpunk 2077 and even giving tips for Elden Ring.
Diablo 4 recently launched its first expansion, and it's clear that Musk will continue to be a dedicated player. If you want to stay updated on all the latest gaming news, you can follow us on Twitter and sign up for our newsletter. And for an even easier way to submit your own content, check out our Submit Stuff page. Happy gaming!
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