- For a chronological timeline of events in the original universe, see Timeline (original universe).
The original universe refers to the original continuity of the Might and Magic series. Up until the 1997 release of Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Price of Loyalty, all official media in the series overtly took place in this canonical setting.
The original universe was introduced in Might and Magic: Secret of the Inner Sanctum. The most recent official entry in the canon was Heroes of Might and Magic IV: Winds of War. The setting has since been withdrawn by Ubisoft, the holders of the brand, in favour of the Ubisoft continuity, and is unlikely to be utilised in their future projects. However, some unreleased projects are planned to continue incorporating its setting, such as Heroes of Might and Magic Online.
Comprising media
Video games
- Might and Magic: Secret of the Inner Sanctum (1986)
- Might and Magic II: Gates to Another World (1988)
- Might and Magic III: Isles of Terra (1991)
- Might and Magic IV: Clouds of Xeen (1992)
- Might and Magic V: Darkside of Xeen (1993)
- Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest (1995)
- Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars (1996)
- Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven (1998)
- Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia (1999)
- Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor (1999)
- Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade (1999)
- Crusaders of Might and Magic (1999)
- Might and Magic VIII: Day of the Destroyer (2000)
- Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Shadow of Death (2000)
- Heroes Chronicles: Warlords of the Wasteland (2000)
- Heroes Chronicles: Conquest of the Underworld (2000)
- Heroes Chronicles: Masters of the Elements (2000)
- Heroes Chronicles: Clash of the Dragons (2000)
- Warriors of Might and Magic (2000)
- Heroes Chronicles: The Final Chapters (2001)
- Heroes of Might and Magic IV (2002)
- Might and Magic IX (2002)
- Shifters (2002)
- Heroes of Might and Magic IV: The Gathering Storm (2002)
- Heroes of Might and Magic IV: Winds of War (2003)
Novels
- Might and Magic: The Dreamwright (1995)
- Might and Magic: The Shadowsmith (1996)
- Might and Magic: The Sea of Mist (2001)
Unofficial entries
These entries are overtly set within the continuity, but are fan-made and have not been directly pronounced canon by publishers or developers.