3. Fantasy Westward Journey Online 2
| Release Date | 2002 |
| Developer Studio | Netease |
| Genre | MMORPG |
| Website | Fantasy Westward Journey Online 2 website |
| Platform | PC |
How is it played? Essentially, it is a classic MMORPG. Similar to Ragnarok Online, you explore a vast game world together with other players and fight monsters there.
The story is based on the Chinese novel “Journey to the West.”
How does the title make money? The title allows players to exchange items and collectibles for money, including pets. They then use the money to purchase additional items in the in-game shop.
What interesting updates have occurred in the game? Fantasy Westward Journey Online 2 had a disastrous start. At release, the title was so plagued by problems and bugs that it had to be discontinued just a few months after launch.
The game was then re-released as Westward Journey 2, but still unofficially retains its original name.
In which region is the game popular? The MMORPG is one of the most successful games in China, with player numbers significantly exceeding 500,000 concurrent players.
