The ability to keep apps running while a PlayStation 4 enters rest mode is reportedly coming in Sony's next update, along with custom button-mapping.

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The firmware update was reportedly shared with PlayStation MVPs in private beta tests, according to Twitter user Wario64 , who shared details about the update after an image of the features surfaced. The image was since removed from Neogaf , but Twitter user cnpalmer75 screengrabbed it beforehand:Under the "Main features" section, the changelog mentions the ability to "enter rest mode without closing any applications." This feature is already included on Xbox One, and according to the above image, Sony may be following suit.In a separate reply, Wario64 shared an image that showed a custom button-mapping feature that may also be included with update 2.50: In February, Sony teased an upcoming update , and in a response to IGN today, said it is nearing release. "The next PS4 system software update will be released soon, and its features are currently being processed for quality assurance. We will have more information on the update to share shortly."

Mike Mahardy is a freelance journalist writing for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter at @mmahardy