Its existence was revealed when its map was leaked and widely publicised on the Ubisoft forums. The leaked map is perhaps more well-known than its official equivalent, and on several occasions it has been mistaken for the canonical version, with its elements often utilised in fan efforts. Ubisoft's community developer, Noémie Verpeaux, has explained that the map was developed for use in an unannounced Might and Magic project which has since been discontinued, though may still have some bearing on the current world in later games.