Sony PlayStation has announced their latest PS4 software update will be available for download before the end of the month.
PlayStation took to their official Twitter accouter to announce update “Masamune,” which includes Share Play, USB Music player, and more features. PlayStation first announced the update at Gamescom 2014 this past August.
Shortly after the announcement, PlayStation published details about the SharePlay feature on their official blog.
“The best way to think about Share Play is like a ‘virtual couch’,” PlayStation wrote in their blog. “PlayStation 4 will create an online local co-op experience by allowing you to invite a friend to join your game—even when they don’t own a copy of it. With this first-of-its-kind feature, you’ll be able to play games with a friend just as if you were together in the same room…
PS4's next software update, Masamune, will be available on 10/28. Includes Share Play, USB Music player, and more! pic.twitter.com/FjfgcY91Ki
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) October 23, 2014
“With Share Play, you can even jump into a game to assist a friend. For example, if there is part of a game that you can’t quite finish, you can invite a friend to take over your controls.
"Like handing over the controller to a friend on your couch, your screen will be shared as your friend gets through the part of the game that has been giving you trouble—can’t get past that part in The Last of Us: Remastered when you’re hanging upside down? Get a little help.”
The Share Play feature is reportedly amongst PlayStation’s “highly requested” for their latest update. Games also asked for broadcast and video share features and YouTube Support. Read more about the Share Play Feature here.
