One of the big announcements for you software junkies was PS4 firmware 2.0 that will be coming this fall. What Sony has yet to reveal all the details about the upcoming firmware update, as the numbering scheme suggests, it will be an extensive one. Looking to expand on the already highly capable social features of the PS4, with firmware 2.0, gamers will be able to upload videos directly to YouTube. This also means that PS4 will finally get a native YouTube app, great for thus who want to just watch some Epic Rap Battles of History. After the jump, we talk about Share Play and enhancements to the ‘What’s New’ section.

The ‘What’s New’ section on PS4 where you can see how your friends are ranking in the games they’re playing and other activities will be getting a major overhaul. Specially, a new feature dubbed friend-of-friends will allow you to see not only what your friends are doing but what their friends are doing as well. This functionality will extent into the PS4’s friend discovery system which will allow you to find friends via their actual name and not PSN ID.

PS4 system software update 2.00 will introduce Share Play, which will enable you to virtually pass your controller to a friend

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) August 12, 2014 

The most exciting news however might be Share Play which was originally teased when the PS4 was first announced. In a nutshell, this feature will allow you to take over a friends game and play on their behalf. Perfect for when you’re stuck on on a level. Best of all, your friend doesn’t need to own the game, nor is a download required for them to achieve this. Surely Sony is flexing its streaming infrastructure that’s being utilized for PlayStation Now.

As mentioned, there will be more features to come with PS4 firmware 2.0 but as it stands, it’s looking to be a good one.

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