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PS4 system update 2.50 out this week

New firmware will enable Suspend/Resume, Facebook Friend Search, and other features

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Sony Computer Entertainment has announced it will release system software update version 2.50, codenamed "Yukimura," for the PlayStation 4 system on March 26.

The update is headlined by Suspend/Resume feature, which will be supported by nearly all PS4 titles, and allows PS4 owners to suspend their game by putting their PS4 system into Rest Mode, and then quickly resume the game where they left off by pressing the PlayStation button on the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller, which wakes their system.

Another new feature allows PS4 owners to back-up and restore the hard disc to and from an external USB drive. Hard disc drive data includes settings, saved data, screenshots and video clips as well as games, patches and download data.

PS4 owners will now be able to search for Facebook friends with their linked account. Friend requests and Real Name requests can be sent together in one step when adding a friend on the PS4 system. The update will allow users to easily view what their friends are playing by adding a "Friends Who Play This" section on each game detail page, while also highlighting which friends are currently online and playing it. The process to create a Party has also been streamlined with a reduction in the number of steps required.

With "Yukimura," a screenshot will automatically be captured when a Trophy is earned. The update will also make it easy for players to share Trophy information to Facebook, Twitter or via Message by pressing the SHARE button. Additionally, users will now be able to sort their Trophy list by "Earned Date," "Not Earned," and "Grade," as well as the option to remove games from the Trophy list that have zero percent completion.

There are other notable features in the update, as well. For games that support 60 fps, users will be able to stream those games with 60 fps for both Remote Play and Share Play on supported devices. Further, users will be able to automatically install future system software updates. Finally, Verified accounts for game industry professionals, including developers, producers, designers and community managers will appear with a badge.

The full list of features added to the PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation Vita system and PlayStation App, can be found at PS Blog.

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