SharePlay clarifications and release date for PS4

Earlier today PlayStation also announced the release date for their highly anticipated Share Play feature for the PS4.

This feature will be was available to the Shareplus and will be done once both the players are online; the host/ owner of the game will hold the share button and choose a player to share the experience with, even if they do not own the game. This will allow them to call their friends in a co-op games to play alongside them., the video shows an instance of FIFA 15 where Share play is use to call in a friend to help them beat the rival team.

The official PS blog has clarified the limitations of the impending PS4 SharePlay features. Hosts will have to have PlayStation Plus to share their controller but if they just want to host a viewing session with a friend they will not. Both players will require a PlayStation Plus subscription if they wish to play multiplayer or co-op.

The OS representative also confirmed on the comment section that each play session will be limited to an hour only.

Full details below as announced by PlayStation.

• 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 the second player 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.