PlayStation 4 update gives players more privacy

Sony’s flagship home gaming console is getting some nice new features.

The next system update for the PlayStation 4 will come out tomorrow. It adds new features to the popular system (one that consistently outsells its chief competitor, the Xbox One). Notably, the 2.50 system update allows players to change their online status, making it so that they appear offline even when their connected to the PlayStation Network. This is a great feature for people who want to play a game without having to worry about receiving messages or group invites from friends.

Speaking of groups, it will be easier to see what friends in your party are playing and to join games together. You can also set it up to receive notifications when buddies come online, and you can now create events that will group up invited friends at specified times and dates.

The PlayStation 4’s remote play features will also now work with Windows PC and Mac devices, allowing you to stream your PS4 gaming to one of those devices on the same network.