Perfect World to Launch Open Beta Testing for 3D Fantasy MMORPG "Holy King" on September 10

BEIJING, Aug. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator based in China, today announced it will launch open beta testing for its 3D fantasy MMORPG, "Holy King," on September 10, 2013.

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"Holy King" is Perfect World's new 3D MMORPG adapted from the popular online novel of the same Chinese name.  Running on Perfect World's proprietary "Echo" game engine, the game features a fantasy setting and fierce battles.  The dazzling graphics coupled with diverse refreshing gameplay deliver a delightful gaming experience to players in an immersive fantasy world, where they can enjoy the special combination of mysterious fantasy scenery and exciting battles.

Mr. Robert Xiao, Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World commented, "Since our inception, Perfect World has been dedicated to providing players with a wide range of high-quality game products that cater to their different tastes and various interests.  As a fantasy online game, 'Holy King' blends various elements that again demonstrate our commitment to developing proprietary high-quality titles.  We are very excited about the upcoming debut of 'Holy King' and hope the game's appealing content can bring an unforgettable game world for our players."

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.  Perfect World's strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive knowledge and experiences in the online game market, enable it to frequently and promptly introduce popular games designed to cater changing customer preferences and market trends.  Perfect World'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," "Battle of the Immortals," "Fantasy Zhu Xian," "Forsaken World," "Dragon Excalibur," "Empire of the Immortals," "Return of the Condor Heroes," "Saint Seiya Online" and "Swordsman Online;" an online casual game: "Hot Dance Party;" and a number of web games and mobile games.  While a majority of the revenues are generated in China, Perfect World operates its games in North America, Europe, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia through its own subsidiaries.  Perfect World's games have also been licensed to leading game operators in a number of countries and regions in Asia, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and the Russian Federation and other Russian speaking territories.  Perfect World intends to continue to explore new and innovative business models and is committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.

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Perfect World Co., Ltd.
Vivien Wang – Vice President, Capital Market & Corporate Communications  
Joanne Deng – Associate Investor Relations Director  
Tel: +86-10-5780-5700  
Fax: +86-10-5780-5713
Email: ir@pwrd.com  
http://www.pwrd.com

Christensen Investor Relations 
Patty Bruner
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Jung Chang
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Email: jchang@christensenir.com

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