Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), today congratulated Jade Dynasty players on the server, Shura, for being the first to unlock the new PvP-oriented area, Ancient Lands. Gaining access to the Ancient Lands required a server-wide effort requiring players to complete a number of daily quests to unlock it. This is a huge accomplishment and to commemorate this milestone, Jade Dynasty players across all servers will now enjoy free double EXP for 24 hours every Thursday for the rest of February.

“We wanted to give recognition to the Jade Dynasty players on the server, Shura, for this milestone accomplishment,” said Andrew Brown, Product Manager for Jade Dynasty. “It’s not every day that a new area is unlocked as a result of a player-wide push and the next chapter in the battle between the immortals and humans.”

As the battle rages on, the protective barrier around the Ancient Lands has begun to deteriorate as a result of the disruption in the universe’s balance. Originally built as a shrine to the Athan gods by the humans, it is rumored to be the origin of immortality. Once a tribute and symbol of the truce between the immortals and humans, the Ancient Lands now becomes next battle ground in the fight for immortality.

Which side will you choose? Will you seize immortality for yourself as a human? Or will you aid the immortals to restore the vital balance that has begun to tear the Ancient Lands apart?

To choose your side or for more information on Jade Dynasty, you can visit the official website at http://jd.perfectworld.com/

Jade Dynasty has a new expansion named Ascension, and besides including a pet capture system, wants to turn players into real powerful beings. Let’s find out how to ascend.

FreeMMOGamer: Can you introduce yourself and your role on Ascension?

My name is Andrew Brown, Andy for short, and I am the Product Manager for Jade Dynasty. A product manager is responsible for pushing out new content for the assigned product and perhaps tailoring it for specific markets, building the community and prolonging the life cycle of said product.

FreeMMOGamer: The new race in Ascension is called Athan. What is their role in the story?

The Athan are a race of demigods created by the Immortals in the story as a way to stop the humans from reaching the secrets and power of immortality. Prior to this, there were five factions searching for immortality and fighting amongst themselves. Now, you can play on the side of the Immortals against the humans.

FreeMMOGamer: Your’re introducing two new factions. Can you describe them and their major strengths?

Yep, the two factions we are introducing are the Balo warriors and Arden archers. The Balo are skillful warriors and are huge compared to the more elegant Arden. While smaller than the Balo, the Arden archers are no less dangerous and can rain death from afar. The Arden also have the special ability to summon their own pets as well as shape shift.

FreeMMOGamer: Can you describe the new zones?

We’ve basically doubled the amount of content in Jade Dynasty with the new zones. There will be a new starting area for the Athan race as well as new NPCs, quests, monsters, armor and items. One word to describe these new areas is EPIC being twice the size of other areas in Jade Dynasty.

FreeMMOGamer: Can you elaborate on the pet capture system?

Of course. The new pet capture system will allow you to scour a realm and capture the most unique and powerful pets. These pets will be pretty rare and hard to find, so having one will not only help you in battle, but will also make you look good too!

FreeMMOGamer: What is exactly the transformation system? We can transform into creatures, but can you give us some examples of its use?

Transformation gems are purchased with in-game currency. A player obtains a transformation gem from an NPC and can then equip it to gain the ability to transform. Once transformed you will gain certain stat benefits based on what you transformed into. Each transformation gem will clearly indicate in the tooltip what stats are being affected, while you are transformed.

FreeMMOGamer: Thank you for your time.

Perfect World Entertainment Inc. (“PWE” or the “Company”), a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), today announced the beta program for its flagship free-to-play MMORPG, Jade Dynasty, is now open to all gamers. Based on the widely popular internet novel “Zhu Xian,” Jade Dynasty features a unique martial arts style game play wrapped in a huge, evolving game world that players can access completely free of charge.

New and existing players are invited to participate in the open beta program and gain access to the Jade Dynasty game world by downloading the full game at: http://jd.perfectworld.com/download

“This is a very important release for Perfect World Entertainment. We consider Jade Dynasty to be our flagship title and our teams in both the USA and China have put in long hours and an amazing level of dedication to ensure a successful launch,” said Dr. Alan Chen, CEO of Perfect World Entertainment Inc. “Jade Dynasty will usher in a new generation of MMORPGs and we’re excited to open this virtual world to all players in North America and Europe.”

Jade Dynasty is the English-based version of Zhu Xian, one of China’s most popular online games, and it offers a multitude of features and systems not commonly found in free-to-play MMORPGs. Once inside the crisp, clean game world, players begin their quest to uncover the secrets of immortality as they first assume the role of a simple paladin. Players delve into a system where choices between good and evil begin to shape their game play experience as they obtain different skills, items and ultimately, a story that is unique to every player. Among the many great features, the classless character progression system allows players to focus on the skills you desire to create the ultimate warrior.



Unlike other games that charge monthly subscription fees, Jade Dynasty allows gamers complete access to the game world free of charge. Players can trade, earn and spend virtual currency in the game to upgrade a large variety of items in real-time to further enhance and personalize their game play experience. Digital goods that players can obtain in the In-game Shop include: items that can assist with tasks such as consumables that aid player progress, others that reset or temporarily increase stats, expansion of storage capabilities, customizable fashion and equipment, such as mounts that allow faster movement and reduce travel time, social items and gifts that assist communication, and much more.

Gamers can visit the official Jade Dynasty website at: http://jd.perfectworld.com/ to view additional game play details, trailers, and screenshots.

Perfect World Entertainment Inc. (“PWE” or the “Company”), a wholly owned US subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), today announced its lineup of online video games to debut at the 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), June 2-4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Among its showcase of games, Perfect World Entertainment will publicly debut two new titles and provide a sneak preview of an unannounced game in West Hall, Booth #4956.

“We are excited to make our first appearance at the Electronic Entertainment Expo and for the opportunity to showcase several new titles that will continue to strengthen our growing portfolio of top-quality games,” said Dr. Alan Chen, CEO of Perfect World Entertainment Inc. “Our games have consistently raised the bar of what is expected of the free-to-play experience and our new product offerings are no exception. Our E3 lineup demonstrates our vision and capacity to produce high quality and innovative gaming experiences that appeal to a broad audience of gamers.”

Perfect World Entertainment today launched its E3 preview site, which contains additional information and new game play trailers for its E3 game line-up. The E3 preview site can be viewed at: http://www.perfectworld.com/e3_2009.

Perfect World Entertainment’s E3 line-up of exciting new PC and free-to-play games includes:

TORCHLIGHT - From the creators of Diablo and Fate, Runic Games presents a fresh take on action RPGs with Torchlight. The discovery of a rich vein of powerful but dangerous magic ore has turned the sleepy village of Torchlight into a thriving boomtown. Players risk their lives to explore randomly arranged dungeons in a variety of treacherous and exciting settings, learning spectacular skills and finding the most exquisite and powerful treasures. Scheduled to launch as a single player game in late 2009, Torchlight will later continue as an MMORPG. A sneak preview will be available at E3.

JADE DYNASTY - The martial arts inspired MMORPG is the newest from Perfect World Beijing and makes its playable public debut at E3. Jade Dynasty features a unique martial arts game play style wrapped in a huge, evolving game world. As players begin their quest to uncover the secrets of immortality their choices between good and evil begin to shape their game play experience as they obtain different skills, items and a story that is unique to every player.

ETHER SAGA ONLINE - Based on one the four great classic novels of Chinese literature, Journey to the West, Ether Saga Online combines lavish graphics with an anime art style and a plethora of unique features and systems that make it truly one of a kind. A fresh new Integrated Quest and Navigation System allows players to seamlessly progress and locate friends effortlessly, while adventuring through the expansive world. Players capture and tame a large variety of pets, which help gain levels and access to new abilities for even greater customization.

PERFECT WORLD INTERNATIONAL - Perfect World International has more than 50 million players worldwide and is one of the most successful 3D MMORPGs to ever be released. Perfect World International boasts a level of artistic elegance unlike other games of its genre and offers an immersive online world that players enter free of charge. It features one of the most in-depth character creation interfaces in any game, numerous quests full of lore and depth, and an extensive selection of items and fashions.

About Perfect World Entertainment
Perfect World Entertainment, a subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), publishes PC and free-to-play, online games and provides online services in North America. The Company primarily publishes three-dimensional, or 3D, online games based on the Perfect World proprietary Angelica 3D game engine and game development platform. The Company’s previous releases included “Ether Saga Online” and “Perfect World International,” a free-to-play MMORPG which is currently played by millions of people worldwide.
Additional information about Perfect World Entertainment can be found online at: www.perfectworld.com