BEIJING, Sept. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator based in China, today announces that it will launch the open beta testing for its first 2D turn-based MMORPG "Fantasy Zhu Xian" on October 22, 2009.

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"Fantasy Zhu Xian" is based on a popular internet fantasy novel "Zhu Xian," and runs on the Company's proprietary EPARCH 2D engine, bringing entirely new gaming experiences to players.

In this open beta testing version, "Fantasy Zhu Xian" contains many innovative features and lots of new content, including an innovative flying system that introduces the concept of altitude into a 2D game, a built-in PP-Chat friend making system, player vs. player turn-based battlefields and such systems as light effect of weaponry, super pets, advanced equipment and production and the NPC voice system. All these features cater to players' preferences.

Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World, commented, "'Fantasy Zhu Xian' is our first attempt at entering the 2D turn-based game market. It is also our major title this year. The game has drawn a lot of interest since its closed beta testing in the domestic market. Our R&D team has done thorough preparatory work for the open beta testing based on the feedback from the closed beta testing. With the market's positive response at the preliminary stage, we are confident about the open beta launch of 'Fantasy Zhu Xian' on October 22."

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

Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) is a leading online game developer and operator based in China. Perfect World primarily develops online games based on proprietary game engines and game development platforms. The Company's strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive knowledge and experiences in the online game market, enable it to frequently introduce popular games that are designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends promptly. The Company's current portfolio of self-developed online games includes massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," "Chi Bi," "Pocketpet Journey West" and "Battle of the Immortals;" and an 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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    Perfect World Co., Ltd.
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     Investor Relations Officer
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     http://www.pwrd.com

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     Roger Hu
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