Perfect World to Launch Open Beta Testing for 3D Comic-based MMORPG 'Saint Seiya... -- BEIJING, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 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. Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090416/CNTH023LOGO 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. Safe Harbor Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute forward-looking statements under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, Perfect World's limited operating history, its ability to develop and operate new games that are commercially successful, the growth of the online game market and the continuing market acceptance of its games and in-game items in China and elsewhere, its ability to protect intellectual property rights, its ability to respond to competitive pressure, its ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, changes of the regulatory environment in China, and economic slowdown in China and/or elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Perfect World's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20- F. Perfect World does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law. Vivien Wang - Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Joanne Deng - Investor Relations Manager Tel: +86-10-5780-5700 Fax: +86-10-5780-5713 Email: ir@pwrd.com http://www.pwrd.com Christensen Investor Relations Patty Bruner Tel: +1-480-614-3036 Fax: +1-480-614-3033 Email: pbruner@christensenir.com Victor Kuo Tel: +86-10-5826-4939 Fax: +86-10-5826-4838 Email: vkuo@christensenir.com SOURCE Perfect World Co., Ltd. RELATED LINKS http://www.pwrd.com