On Tuesday the eagerly awaited PS4 Firmware Update 2.0, codename Masamune arrives to our consoles and its key feature will be the Share Play. Share Play is kind of like the ‘Jump In & Jump Out’ multiplayer, only the key difference is that your friends do not even have to own the game that you’re playing! It also has other handy perks, so to explain how it all works; the Playstation Blog has released further details and a trailer explaining what we can expect with this awesome new PS4 feature.
PlayStation 4′s system software update v2.00, codenamed Masamune, launches next Tuesday, 28th October. One of the features included in the update that I’m most excited about is Share Play, and we put together a quick video to show you how this innovative feature works. Check it out!
As we’ve said before, the best way to think about Share Play is like a “virtual couch”. PS4 will create an online local co-op experience by allowing you to invite a friend to join your game for up to one hour at a time – even when they don’t own a copy of it. Share Play has three main functions:
Share Screen – Share your screen with a friend, allowing them to spectate. This is ideal for PS4 owners that want to watch their friends play a game and provide helpful tips. PlayStation Plus is not required to use this.
Hand over my controller – Pass your controller to a friend, virtually, and watch them play. Your friend does not need to own, or even download the game, in order to use this feature. This is perfect for introducing your friends to new games. The host will need to be a PlayStation Plus member, but the guest does not.
Hand over another controller – If a game supports local multiplayer, you can have your friend join as player two. Again, the visitor does not need to own, or download the game in order to use this feature. Both players will need PlayStation Plus to use this feature.
Share Play pushes the social interactivity of PS4 to new heights and we can’t wait for everyone to try it out. What games are you looking forward to trying Share Play with?
Isabelle Tomatis – European Marketing Director, SCEE
PS4’s Share Play Feature Trailer Explains All was last modified: October 26th, 2014 by Richard Lee Breslin
