PERFECT WORLD TO ANNOUNCE FIRST QUARTER
2008 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON MAY 19, 2008

(Beijing, China – May 14, 2008) -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announces that it will release unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008, before the market opens on Monday, May 19, 2008.

The Company will host a corresponding conference call and live webcast at 8:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) the same day 8:00 pm Beijing time. 

The dial-in details for the live conference call are as follows:

- U.S. Toll Free Number +1-866-713-8563
- International dial-in number +1-617-597-5311
- China Toll Free Number 10-800-130-0399
Passcode: PWRD

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investors section of Perfect World's website at www.pwrd.com.

A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call through 10:00 am Eastern Daylight Time, May 27, 2008.
The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:

- U.S. Toll Free Number +1-888-286-8010
- International dial-in number +1-617-801-6888
Passcode: 66682483

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 3D online games includes 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," and "Chi Bi;" and a 3D casual game: "Hot Dance Party." While most revenues are generated in China, the Company's games have been licensed to leading game operators in more than ten 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.
Vivien Wang
Investor Relations Officer
Tel: +86-10-5885-1813
Fax: +86-10-5885-6899
Email: ir@pwrd.com
http://www.pwrd.com

Christensen Investor Relations
Peter Homstad
Tel: +1-480-614-3026
Fax: +1-480-614-3033
Email: phomstad@christensenir.com

Jung Chang
Tel: +852-2117-0861
Fax: +852-2117-0869
Email: jchang@christensenir.com