Just Dance 2023 Edition should come as no surprise to anyone, but when will it be hitting store shelves? As part of Ubisoft Forward earlier today, the developer/publisher confirmed that Just Dance 2023 Edition will be launching on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms from 22 November 2022. What came as a surprise however, is that despite new-generation consoles still enduring supply shortages, they are no longer offering a PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version of the rhythm-game. For a series that still supported the Nintendo Wii only a couple of instalments ago, this comes as a shock.
According to Ubisoft, this newest instalment will see the series “[enter] a new era as a dance-on-demand platform”, with plans to offer “free content updates on an ongoing basis”. While Just Dance 2023 Edition will come with many of the features that fans have come to expect, some new promoted features include:
Online Multiplayer
For the first time in the Just Dance franchise, players can enjoy the full game online with up to five of their friends or other players around the world with Online Groups. All players will be connected to the host’s menu, allowing them to interact with one another through the new emote stickers system, choose songs and hit the dance floor together, no matter where they’re located. Online Groups will support cross-play, while players can continue to enjoy local multiplayer as well!
New Art Direction and Redesigned User Interface
Jump into a whole new world of Just Dance, complete with a fresh look and feel, immersive 3D worlds and intuitive navigation menus.
Powerful Recommendation System
The new and improved recommendation system offers players personalized playlists and curated songs right at their fingertips.
Progression and Rewards
Players can move up in the ranks with the brand-new progression system, allowing them to earn in-game points for each completed dance. These points will go toward unlocking new rewards, such as customizing dancer cards for the first time in Just Dance! Players can personalize their dancer card to fit their own personality by modifying the avatar, background, name badge and alias. They can also redeem points to receive emote stickers, which can be used to communicate with other players in Online Groups.
Free Content Updates
Just Dance will provide regular, ongoing updates so players can expect new game modes, songs and themed seasons for years to come!
Just Dance 2023 Edition will feature 40 new songs, including the usual mix of chart-topping hits and songs that could be considered internet memes /viral songs. Some confirmed songs include:
- “Physical” by Dua Lipa
- “More” by K/DA Ft. Madison Beer, (G)I-DLE, Lexie Liu, Jaira Burns & Seraphine
- “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” by Justin Timberlake
- “Love Me Land” by Zara Larsson
- “Locked Out of Heaven” by Bruno Mars
- “STAY” by The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
- “Sweet But Psycho” by Ava Max
- “Rather Be” by Clean Bandit Ft. Jess Glynne
- “If You Wanna Party” by The Just Dancers
As with the last few instalments, you will be able to play alongside five other players locally, and have your movements tracked via your phone through the Just Dance Controller App.
