UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2010

Commission File Number: 001-34238

THE9 LIMITED

Building No. 3, 690 Bibo Road
Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park, Pudong New Area
Shanghai 201203, People’s Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: May 25, 2010

Exhibit Index

Exhibit 99.1 — Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

The9 Limited Announces Renewal of SUN License

Shanghai, China — May 25, 2010. The9 Limited (NASDAQ: NCTY) (“The9”), an online game developer and operator in China, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Webzen, Inc. (“Webzen”) for the renewal of The9’s exclusive license of publishing and operating Webzen’s Soul of The Ultimate Nation^TM (“SUN”), a 3D massively multiplayer online role playing game (“MMORPG”), in China.

The SUN China license will be extended for three more years commencing from the expiration date of the term of the current license on May 23, 2010.

About The9 Limited

The9 Limited is an online game operator and developer in China. The9’s business is primarily focused on developing and operating high-quality games for online game market. The9 directly, or through affiliates, operates licensed MMORPGs and advanced casual games including Soul of The Ultimate Nation™, Granado Espada, EA SPORTS™ FIFA Online 2, Atlantica and Kingdom Heroes 2 Online, as well as its proprietary games World of Fighter and Jiu Zhou Zhan Ji, in mainland China. It has also obtained exclusive licenses to operate other games in mainland China, including Shen Xian Zhuan and Audition 2. In addition, The9 is developing various proprietary games, including Winning Goal, Miracles: Ultimate X, Tiny Tribe and other MMORPGs and advanced causal games.

For further information, please contact:

Ms. Phyllis Sai
IR Manager, Investor Relations
The9 Limited
Tel: +86 (21) 5172-9990
Email: IR@corp.the9.com