Perfect World Entertainment today released the latest content update for their free-to-play MMORPG, Perfect World International. The latest update aptly titled The Trials, challenges players to undertake nine ultimate faction trials by banding together with 99 others and taking on several missions ranging from monster assaults, rescue missions, unique boss battles and more. The Trials also includes a new high-level mission in Elysium Village, new mounts and lots of new items.

Check out the official press release and trailer after the break. You can visit the official Perfect World International website for more details about the latest update and to sign up to play for free.

PERFECT WORLD INTERNATIONAL: THE TRIALS LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Survive Nine Trials in the Largest PvE Experience Yet

(Foster City, CA) November 1, 2011 - Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), today announced the imminent launch of Perfect World International: The Trials, the latest free update to Perfect World International, now one of the most popular free-to-play MMORPGs on Earth with over 50 million players.

The Trials launches November 2, 2011. To prevent the Grand Demon Lord from utterly destroying Perfect World, players must survive and conquer nine deadly perilous trials.

"The Trials is another terrific free content update for Perfect World International and reaffirms our commitment to supporting our amazing, and amazingly large, community of players with new and unique gaming experiences," said Derick Chan, Product Manager, Perfect World Entertainment Inc. "The Trials even brings with it the largest and most challenging player versus environment experience yet, which includes a spectacular 100-person raid."

Additional features in Perfect World International: The Trials include:



•     The Nine Ultimate Faction Trials

Band together with 99 others and undertake rescue missions, monster assaults, unique boss fights and tower defense challenges to stop the Grand Demon Lord's evil schemes.



•    Travel to Exotic Places, Reach New Heights

Unravel the mystery of Elysium Village, complete high-level quests and experience a couple's love - a power that could unite or destroy the entire world.



•     The Best Armor Gets Better

Acquire new items to complete the perfect armor set, re-forge powerful gear with brand-new materials and access the latest Rank 9 gear for the Earthguard race.



For more information about Perfect World International: The Trials, please visit the official website: http://pwi.perfectworld.com

ABOUT PERFECT WORLD INTERNATIONAL

Perfect World International is one of the most successful free-to-play 3D MMORPGs ever and now boasts over 50 million players worldwide and a distinct a level of artistic elegance unlike other games of its kind. Be transported into a graphically stunning and captivating world filled with adventure and chaos. Prepare to unite against a common enemy and uncover the mystery behind the reemergence of an ancient race known as the Tideborn.

ABOUT PERFECT WORLD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Perfect World Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: PWRD), primarily publishes online games and provides online services in North America. Aiming to provide the best game services to North American players with the highest level of commitment in localization, quality assurance, and user-friendly publishing infrastructure, Perfect World Entertainment has achieved great success and published a number of MMORPGs, including "Perfect World International", "Forsaken World", "Battle of the Immortals", "Jade Dynasty", and "Ether Saga Odyssey", and a single-player action-RPG "Torchlight."