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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