New PS4 System Update Adds Key Features

PlayStation 4’s next major system software update, 3.50, is set to add several long awaited and innovative key features.

The update, codenamed Musashi, launches its closed beta tomorrow, 2^nd March, and is focused around improving the connectivity and social experience of its users. As a result, PS4 users will finally receive the option to appear offline, in addition to receiving a notification when a friend comes online. Hallelujah!

However, ironically, the headline feature of the upcoming update will not be available in the closed beta, but we have been told that we can expect ‘PS4 Remote Play to Windows PC and Mac’ in the near future.

Musashi will also two additional features; User Schedule Events – allowing players to schedule gameplay sessions with their friends, and a new service partner in Share feature, Dailymotion.

The full feature list for Musashi can be found below:

• Friend Online Notification – Want to know the moment your friends come online? With this update, you can, as we’ve added an option to be notified when members of your friends list sign in on the network. Notifications can be tailored to certain friends.
• Appear Offline – Sometimes you want to play a game or watch a movie without being interrupted. Now it’s easier to go incognito as we’ve added the option to appear offline. You can designate if you would like to appear offline when you log-in or at any time from your Profile or the Quick Menu.
• User Scheduled Event – Now it’s easier to organise a game session. We’ve added the ability to schedule a future gameplay session with your friends on the system. When your event starts, users who registered for the event will automatically be added to a party so you can start playing right away.
• Remote Play (PC/Mac) – We’re bringing PS4 Remote Play to Windows PC and Mac. This feature won’t be available to test in the beta, but you can look forward to it soon.
• Dailymotion, new service partner in Share feature – Dailymotion, an additional live streaming service, will become available for PS4 users to enhance their broadcast experience. Like other live streaming services available on PS4, users will enjoy the following features: Activity Feed, What’s New Broadcast Info Tile, Live Detail and Live from PlayStation.

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