Every month, Xbox Game Pass sees a handful of exciting new titles head to the service. But to make way for those experiences, some sacrifices have to be made, and some games have to be removed from Game Pass. This month, a goodfew games are leaving Xbox Game Pass, and there’s one title in particular that action-adventure fans should check out before it’s gone:Raji: An Ancient Epic.
Originally released asa console exclusive for the Nintendo Switch,Raji: An Ancient Epichas since launched on all modern consoles, and has earned quite a name for itself over the years. While its combat mechanics are a little outdated,Raji: An Ancient Epic’s setting and unique form of storytelling is what draws new players in. Developed by an Indian studio,Raji: An Ancient Epicbrings Hindu mythology to life, which is rarely seen in a video game.
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Raji: An Ancient Epic Has A Very Unique Setting and Art Style
Video games are no stranger to using mythology as the backbone of their storytelling, settings, and characters. TheGod of Warseries had dabbled both in Greek mythology, and Norse mythology, withtheAssassin’s Creedseriesdoing much of the same, on top of some Egyptian mythology. It’s often the case that games revolve around these ancient civilizations, and their pantheon of gods. Hindu mythology, however, is rarely the focal point of the narrative.
Raji: An Ancient Epicsees the titular orphan character attempt to rescue her brother, Golu, who has been kidnaped by a gang of demons. As she embarks on her journey, the Goddess Durga and Lord Vishnu observe her, eventually lending their aid to Raji by granting her a magical trident, a trishula. As the story unravels, players will soon learn more about theother Hindu gods, Mystics, and other figures steeped in a rich mythologythat dates back thousands of years. For those who are a little tired of the usual mythology settings,Raji: An Ancient Epicis the perfect alternative, offering an accessible and entertaining way to discover more about the civilization and its ancient history.
Though the unique setting is the main draw ofRaji: An Ancient Epic, its bold, original art style compliments the setting perfectly. Heavily inspired by Pahiri paintings,Raji: An Ancient Epic’s art style makes great use of vibrant colors, and distinctive linework. As players travel throughRaji’s Rajasthan-inspired medieval architecture, they’re guided by warm, naturalistic light, which serves to makeRaji’s setting feel grounded while also tapping into some otherworldly magic. In terms of both setting and art design,Raji: An Ancient Epicmight just be one of the most unique experiences in recent years, so is certainly worth overcoming some slightly clunky combat mechanics and the game’s rushed ending.
Raji: An Ancient Epicis set to leave Xbox Game Pass on June 05, 2025, right alongside titles likeDodgeball Academia,Katamari Damacy Reroll, andLumines Remastered. For those looking for a new type of action-adventure game,Raji: An Ancient Epicis an absolute must-play before it’s taken off Game Pass. To top it off, next week, on July 28,Raji: An Ancient Epicis receiving an Enhanced Edition, which adds a ton of gameplay and technical tweaks, along with brand new game modes, enemies, music, and even Hindi voiceovers, making the game an even more worthwhile experience. Although, it isn’t currently known if the Xbox Game Pass version will receive the Enhanced Edition update on July 28.
Raji: An Ancient Epicis available now on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, and Xbox One. It leaves Xbox Game Pass on July 15, 2025.
