Sony delivers its promise of online multiplayer gaming as PS4 System Update 2.0 is nearing its release date. What are the new features of this firmware "Masamune" after download, "Share Play"? Let's review.
The last update for the PS4 system software was released in September, for the PS4 system software 1.76. With the previous updates released this year focusing on stabilizing system software features, PS4 system update 2.0 news reveals that the dubbed firmware "Masamune" will present more than stability - new features abound like "Share Play".
What brought on these changes and new features of the upcoming PS4 system software update 2.0 firmware "Masamune", according to the PlayStation Blog is the gamers themselves. In the official website, it says, "We listen to our fans. PlayStation has heard gamers when they say they want more ways to find friends, and more ways to personalize their PS4."
So what exactly are the changes gamers will experience upon the nearing release date of PS4 system software update 2.0 firmware "Masamune" after download? The PlayStation Blog reports that three big features headline this system software update: new themes, "share play", and YouTube connectivity.
"With the PS4 System Update 2.0, we've added a Players You May Know file, the ability to listen to your music while playing, the option to change the look of your PS4, and easier ways to sort and filter the PS4's library of content," explains the site further.
The newest feature for PS4 system update 2.0 firmware "Masamune" upon its release date and download is "Share Play", which PlayStation describes simply as a "virtual couch". This new feature allows gamers to share games online, even if the one player doesn't have that game. Basically, "Share Play" enables screen sharing, allows gamers to "pass controller virtually" even though the other does not have the game, and allows multiplayer games.
Download will be available for PS4 system update 2.0 firmware "Masamune" upons its release date is on October 28, 2014.
