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Perfect World Launches 'Battle Song of the Elves'

2009-03-25 18:48 2764

Expansion Pack for 'Perfect World II' on March 25

BEIJING, March 25 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced the launch of the new expansion pack, "Battle Song of the Elves," for "Perfect World II" a 3D fantasy MMORPG.

"Perfect World II," which was launched by the Company in 2006, contains elements of traditional Chinese culture. Based on a Chinese classic, "Shan Hai Jing," a fabled geographical and cultural account of pre-Qin China as well as a collection of mythology, the game vividly reflects a magnificent fantasy world. The game has been well-received by many online game players because of its excellent graphic design and innovative game systems. The game has been successfully licensed to many overseas countries and regions.

In the expansion pack "Battle Song of the Elves," players will be ushered into the "World of Five Elements," where they will encounter the mysterious "Five Elements Elves." The elves are gifted with the power to harness the five elements and have different skill sets that can help players of different classes with their battles.

Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World, commented, "‘Perfect World II’ has been performing well since its launch more than two years ago. It has also been recognized in the industry and among players. I believe that with new and rich content in its expansion pack, ‘Perfect World II’ will make players’ adventures in ‘Perfect World’ even more exciting."

About Perfect World Co., Ltd. (http://www.pwrd.com )

Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) is a leading online game developer and operator in China. Perfect World primarily develops three-dimensional ("3D") online games based on the proprietary Angelica 3D game engine and game development platform. The Company’s strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive local knowledge and experience, enable it to frequently and rapidly introduce popular games that are designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends in China. The Company’s current portfolio of self-developed online games includes 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," "Chi Bi" and "Pocketpet Journey West;" and a 3D online casual game: "Hot Dance Party." While a substantial portion of the revenues are generated in China, the Company’s games have been licensed to leading game operators in a number of countries and regions in Asia, Europe and South America. The Company also generates revenues from game operation in North America. The Company plans to continue to explore new and innovative business models and remains deeply committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute forward-looking statements under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "future," "plans," "believes" and similar statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our limited operating history, our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, our ability to respond to competitive pressure, changes of the regulatory environment in China, and economic slowdown in China and/or elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Perfect World’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Perfect World does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

For further information, please contact

Perfect World Co., Ltd.

Vivien Wang

Investor Relations Officer

Tel: +86-10-5885-1813

Fax: +86-10-5885-6899

Email: ir@pwrd.com

Web: http://www.pwrd.com

Christensen Investor Relations

Kathy Li

Tel: +1-480-614-3036

Fax: +1-480-614-3033

Email: kli@christensenir.com

Roger Hu

Tel: +852-2117-0861

Fax: +852-2117-0869

Email: rhu@christensenir.com

Source: Perfect World Co., Ltd.
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