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2D Chinese classical-fantasy MMORPG

Westward Journey Online II

Westward Journey Online II launched in August 2002 as NetEase's major 2D MMORPG set in a classical Chinese fantasy world. NetEase later comprehensively upgraded it into New Westward Journey Online II.

Full profileChineseMMORPGNetEase2DJourney to the WestPersistent World
Recorded activeCatalog signalOnline 20+ years2002 releaseClassic-era MMO2002 release2000s MMO2002 releaseHow signals work
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Platform availability

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StatusLong-running / later upgraded as New Westward Journey Online II
Business modelTime-based subscription
Genre2D Chinese classical-fantasy MMORPG
Release2002
PlatformsWindows
Visual playstyle profile

MMO DNA

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PvECombat focusPvP

Both PvE and PvP are recorded

SoloPlay styleGroup

Meaningful solo play is recorded

StructuredWorld structureSandbox

Structured or theme-park play is the stronger catalog signal

TargetedCombat feelAction

Combat style is not precise enough to place

HousingNot recordedCraftingNot recordedTradingRecordedControllerNot recordedPvERecordedPvPRecorded
Player fit

Why you might like it

  • Supports players who prefer meaningful solo progression.
  • Includes verified PvE-focused play.
  • Includes PvP for competitive encounters.
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Things to consider

  • Controller support is not currently recorded for this profile.
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Research record

Last checked
2026-08-16
Profile depth
Full
Source note
Official company/SEC historical verification
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Profile verification

What MMOFinder has checked

6/6documented areas
  • Core factsIdentity, release, developer, genre, access model and platforms are recorded.Verified
  • Current statusThe profile contains a checked lifecycle or availability record.Verified
  • Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
  • Gameplay mediaOne source-attributed gameplay image is recorded.Partial
  • Source trail1 linked source is recorded for review.Verified
  • Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 16, 2026.Verified

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Current profileWestward Journey Online IIStart here
Combat matchWestward Journey OnlineBoth cataloged with Persistent multiplayer RPG combatGenre & setting/TG/MUDAlternative profile where no exact genre match is recordedShared featuresXian Lu Qi Yuan IIShared: PvP, PvE, trading, solo playBusiness model12SKY M GLOBALAlternative profile where no exact model match is recorded

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Game history

Westward Journey Online II timeline

A concise timeline built only from dates and lifecycle fields recorded in MMOFinder.

  1. 2002
    Released

    MMOFinder records Westward Journey Online II as released in 2002.

  2. Current
    Catalog status

    Long-running / later upgraded as New Westward Journey Online II

  3. 2026-08-16
    Research checked

    Core catalog fields were reviewed for this profile.

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Media

Westward Journey Online II media

Two verified gameplay screenshots for a quick look at the game in action.

Gameplay, availability and research notes

Westward Journey Online II is listed in MMOFinder as a 2D Chinese classical-fantasy MMORPG. The current research record lists its status as Long-running / later upgraded as New Westward Journey Online II and its business model as Time-based subscription. MMOFinder records its release year as 2002. Platform availability is recorded as Windows. MMOFinder keeps incomplete fields visibly unverified so sparse information is not converted into unsupported game facts.

Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Persistent multiplayer RPG combat. Discovery tags attached to the profile include Chinese, MMORPG, NetEase, 2D, Journey to the West, Persistent World. Developer information is listed as NetEase, and publisher information is listed as NetEase. These structured details support filtering and comparison while preserving the limits of the available research.

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