The arrival of Free Fire's newest update was a game-changer for Ankit and his squad. On May 25, 2018, Garena introduced the Sakura Elite Pass and a fresh map, Purgatory, complete with its half-finished mysteries and adrenaline-pumping zipline. For Ankit—who'd seen Sakura Elite cherished and then watered down in the future—this moment demanded decisive action.
He didn't hesitate. Using his knowledge of future trends, Ankit purchased the pass on every ID he controlled, determined to secure rarity before Garena could dilute its value. Alongside the pass, he developed a signature strategy: accumulating 1,000 badges per Elite Pass, buying most of them at the end of each season for maximum effect. Daily missions were grinded; every purchase calculated for both prestige and practicality.
While Ankit kept some secrets close—resisting the urge to push all friends to collect badges just as aggressively—he did share advice: only invest in passes or top-ups for truly legendary items. The rest of his squad took notice, some emulating his moves, others adapting their own collection style.
With every new Elite Pass, Ankit's account grew more distinctive, more respected. But along with opportunity came complications. Br ranked seasons began, offering shirt rewards for reaching gold or heroic, but they also brought the first serious headaches in the form of hackers. Ankit, undeterred, learned to counter them—sometimes outplaying teleportation hackers with witty tactics and lightning-fast headshots.
Victories remained frequent, and his squad's skill improved under Ankit's continued coaching. Yash kept asking, "Returner bro, when can I play like you? What's your secret?" Ankit explained—movement speed, tactical positioning, and hidden phone settings like DPI and touch time. Master these, he asserted, and greatness wasn't far away.
With each Elite Pass, legendary item, and tactical tip, Ankit and his guild inched closer to the top, driven not just by ambition but by the thrill of overcoming adversity and building a legacy, one match at a time.