Perfect World Announces Successful Launch of "Sanjie Tianshu" Zhu Xian Expansion Pack on Sept. 18th |
Beijing–October 12, 2007 – Perfect World Co., Ltd. ("Perfect World" or "the Company"; NASDAQ: PWRD), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced that the "Sanjie Tianshu" Zhu Xian expansion pack successfully launched on September 18, 2007 and has already been warmly received by numerous online game players in China. As one of the hottest games in the 2007 online games market in China, Zhu Xian has always been popular among many domestic online game players. The "Sanjie Tianshu" expansion pack introduces an expanded online world, dozens of new Bosses, nearly 1,000 new monsters, 100 new pieces of armors, scores of new magic weapons, and thousands of newly added tasks. Additionally, the upper limit of game levels has been raised and many new scenes have been added. All of these features bring an entirely new experience to game players and offer more opportunities for users to maximize their performance potential. In order to better meet the needs of players after the release of the expansion pack, three sets of new servers and a series of new in-game activities were launched on September 21st. Additionally, for a limited time only, the "Universe Treasury" in-game store that sells various articles, will provide a "Skill Re-setup Symbol" and a "Soul of Dim Moon" that will allow players to recharge their magic weapon's energy. Mr. Qi Zhu, Senior Vice-President of Perfect World Co., Ltd., commented, "Zhu Xian has been one of the hottest free-to-play online games in China since it was released. During the open beta testing period, our researchers and developers have improved and updated the new content based on the requirements and feedback of players. The launch of the expansion pack marks another step in the development of Zhu Xian, and we are also extremely pleased to offer these latest advancements to our loyal gamers who have been unfailingly supportive since the open beta testing began." About Perfect World Co., Ltd. (http://www.pwrd.com) Perfect World Co., Ltd. ("Perfect World" or "the Company"; 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 designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends in China. The Company's current roster of in-house developed 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs") include "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II" and "Zhu Xian." The Company uses a time-based revenue model for "Perfect World," and an item-based model for "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II" and "Zhu Xian." While most revenues are generated in China, the Company's games have been licensed to leading game operators in eleven countries and regions. The Company plans to continue to explore new and innovative business models and remains deeply committed to maximizing shareholder value over time. For further information, please contact: Perfect World Co., Ltd. Christensen Investor Relations Jung Chang |