The9 Limited AnnouncesSignificant Player Demand in Soul of the Ultimate Nation(TM) All-Access Open Beta Testing in China

The9 Limited AnnouncesSignificant Player Demand in Soul of the Ultimate Nation(TM) All-Access Open Beta Testing in China

April 26, 2007

    SHANGHAI, China, April 26 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ The9
Limited 
(Nasdaq: NCTY) ("The9"), a leading online game
operator in China, today announced that Soul of The
Ultimate Nation(TM)("SUN"),a highly-anticipated
3D massively multiplayer online role playing game
("MMORPG")developed by a leading Korean game
developer and operator, Webzen, Inc. ("Webzen"),
and exclusively operated by The9 in mainland China, has
achieved peak concurrent usersof approximately 400,000
players in the first week of its all-access open beta
testing.

    On April 18, 2007, The9 launched all-access open beta
testingfor SUN.  Shortly thereafter, all initial24 server
realms running on a total of four server sites were filled
to capacity with eager players.  To accommodatethe
significant player demand, later the same day, The9opened
four additional server realms.  The following day,
The9opened the remaining four server realms, which resulted
in the full utilization of the initial four server sites,
and achieved peak concurrent users in excess of 400,000
players.  On April 25, 2007, The9 launched a brand new
fifth server site, opening all its eight server realms, to
allow more players to experience the exciting SUN game.

    The success of SUN's all-access open beta testing once
again demonstrates The9's strong operational capabilities
and its leadership in the growing online games industry in
China.  We will continue to launch server sites for SUN to
meet the demands of Chinese game players.  At the same
time, we intend to continue to work with Webzen to provide
content upgrades so as to bring fantastic gaming experience
to Chinese players and to pave the way for even bigger
successes of the SUN game in China.

    About The9 Limited

    The9 Limited is a leading online game operator in
China.The9's business is primarily focused on operating and
developing MMORPGs for the Chinese online game players
market. The9 directly or through affiliates operates
licensed MMORPGs, consisting of MU(R), Mystina Online,
Blizzard Entertainment(R)'s World of Warcraft(R), and its
first proprietary MMORPG, Joyful Journey West(TM), in
China.  It has also obtained exclusive licenses to operate
additional MMORPGs in China, including Granado Espada, Soul
of The Ultimate Nation(TM), Guild Wars, Hellgate: London,
Ragnarok Online 2, Emil Chronicle Online,and Huxley.  The9
is also working on the development of a 3D fantasy MMORPG
game, FantasticMelody Online(TM).

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are not limited to, The9's limited operating history as an
online game operator, political and economic policies of
the Chinese government, the laws and regulations governing
the online game industry, information disseminated over the
Internet and Internet content providers in China,
intensified government regulation of Internet cafes, The9's
ability to retain existing players and attract new players,
license, develop or acquire additional online games that
are appealing to users, anticipate and adapt to changing
consumer preferences and respond to competitive market
conditions, and other risks and uncertainties outlined in
The9's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission, including its annual reports on Form 20-F. 
The9 does not undertake any obligation to update any
forward-looking statement, except as required under
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    For further information, please contact:

     Ms. Dahlia Wei
     Senior Manager, Investor Relations 
     The9 Limited
     Tel:     [phone]
     Email:   [e-mail]
     Website: http://www.corp.the9.com/