Perfect World to Launch Open Beta Testing for 3D Comic-based MMORPG "Saint Seiya Online" on May 16

BEIJING, May 3, 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 "Saint Seiya Online," a 3D comic-based MMORPG adapted from the globally famous comic series "Saint Seiya," on May 16, 2013.

In developing this classic comic-based online game that presents a variety of classic elements from the original comic, Perfect World integrates its years of online game R&D experience with the high-quality resources provided by Sega and Shueisha. Running on Perfect World's proprietary game engine, the exquisite graphics and elaborate game design enable players to experience the stirring combat scenes and magnificent world of the comic. In addition, "Saint Seiya Online" is deliberately developed and dedicated to providing players with a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience.

Mr. Robert Xiao, Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World commented, "For many players from the post-1980's generation, 'Saint Seiya Online' has a special significance. We hope to bring players a game that resonates with them through storylines they are familiar with. As one of our major titles in 2013, 'Saint Seiya Online' vividly reproduces the original comic with optimized details and gameplay. We look forward to bringing more excitement and new gaming experiences to players worldwide."

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" and "Return of the Condor Heroes;" an online casual game: "Hot Dance Party;" and a number of web 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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