The9 Ltd. () is a Shanghai-based online game operator which had the exclusive licence to operate and distribute World of Warcraft in China (launched in June 2005, it has since become the largest online game), a licence it secured after successfully aiding Webzen Games with the distribution of Mu Online in China. However, in April 2009, Blizzard said that the licence has been moved to NetEase.com.
The9 Ltd. () is a Shanghai-based online game operator which had the exclusive licence to operate and distribute World of Warcraft in China (launched in June 2005, it has since become the largest online game), a licence it secured after successfully aiding Webzen Games with the distribution of Mu Online in China. However, in April 2009, Blizzard said that the licence has been moved to NetEase.com.
== Game licences acquired == Note: Game licences acquired In rough order of release. Mu Online (the partnership has ended) World of Warcraft (the partnership has ended) Joyful Journey West Guild Wars (Chinese version) (The deal with NCsoft ended prematurely.31 March 2008) Soul of the Ultimate Nation Granado Espada Hellgate: London Huxley Ragnarok Online 2 FIFA Online 2 Atlantica Online Free Realms PlanetSide 2 Firefall Winning Goal
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