Sony has announced a new system software update for the Playstation 4 at this year’s Gamescom expo.

Version 2.00 will bring with it a whole host of new features, most notable remote local couch co-op for Playstation Plus subscribers.

You can find the full list of upcoming features below:

• Share Play – A “virtual couch.” PlayStation 4 will create an online local co-op experience by allowing you to invite a friend to join your game, even when they don’t own a copy of it. You’ll be able to play games with a friend just as if you were together in the same room. This way, you could play local co-op modes with a friend even if they aren’t at your house. Share Play also lets you jump into a game to assist a friend, taking over their controller.
• YouTube – Players will be able to upload gameplay footage to YouTube. Dedicated app support is also coming.
• What’s New – The “What’s New” section will get enhanced real-time activity through friend-of-friend suggestions, allowing instant access to friends’ and recently played games’ broadcasts.
• Real Name Search – A real name search function will also be aded.
• More to come – More features are to come when system update version 2.00 launches this fall.

Are you guys excited to play games online, as if you were in the same room?