As the months passed, Free Fire rolled out innovative updates that reshaped the battlefield. By March, the long-anticipated ranked mode—along with Rush Hour and other features—finally appeared. Ankit saw this as his prime opportunity. His new goal: become the very first top-ranked player in Free Fire.
The challenge was real. Ranked matches were limited after several games due to technical restrictions, and the global leaderboard system hadn't launched yet. Undeterred, Ankit rallied his squad for the climb, announcing his ambition to reach the pinnacle. They tackled bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond, and heroic tiers step by step, persevering despite the lack of instant rewards.
When the global leaderboard was finally released, every rank was subdivided, fueling a fresh competitive fire. Ankit dominated his matches—solo and squad—consistently racking up booyahs and high kill scores. On YouTube, each new gameplay video drew hundreds and then thousands of views. Momentum surged: his subscriber count soared past 800.
Just three days into ranked mode, Ankit hit the coveted heroic rank with a score of 3,310 points, racing toward the 4,000-point maximum needed for global top placement. His squad followed, and with no other competitors close to heroic tier, they occupied the leaderboard's highest slots.
The impact wasn't just in-game; his friend Yash, inspired by Ankit's presence and coaching, grew his YouTube followers to 750, combining entertaining style with game mastery. Other squadmates flourished as well, fueled by friendship and rivalry.
Ankit's daily life balanced gaming with devotion to his family—helping at home, caring for his sister, and keeping fit through running and meditation, vital for maintaining focus and spirit. Despite his isolation from neighborhood children due to his unique circumstances, he embraced this solo journey.
While he skipped school and focused on his goals, his family stood quietly by, creating cover stories to explain his absence. Surrounded by faith and friendship, Ankit continued to break boundaries in both Free Fire and the world beyond, determined never to waste the chance this second life had given him.