I'm not really sure, I purchased it long after it came out. In any event it's a very complete game, very epic. There are a couple of 'unfinished' quests objects so what you say may be true...but it definitely got published and it's definitely a fun game. My first play through took about 3 months.
KB is giving me a similar feeling because every time I think I've explored everything I unexpectedly find a whole new giant map zone.
