Release Date: October 14, 2025
The 17th installment of the popular dance series, developed and published by Ubisoft. Just Dance 2026 introduces the Party mode used for dance competitions. There are also 40 new songs, from artists such as Dua Lipa, Madonna, OneRepublic, and Bruno Mars.
Just Dance is one of the flagship series in Ubisoft's portfolio and it has been popular for years due to its "party" nature. Just Dance 2026 described here is the seventeenth main installment of this dance series.
In terms of mechanics, Just Dance 2026 does not stand out from its predecessors. The game involves dancing to songs from various singers and bands that were at the top at the time of its release.
To track our movements (which should match the animations displayed on the screen as closely as possible), the game uses controllers (in the Nintendo Switch version) or a dedicated mobile app (on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S). How well we perform is reflected in the number of points we earn.
The list of 40 songs introduced in Just Dance 2026 includes hits such as APT. (ROSE & Bruno Mars), Houdini (Dua Lipa), Counting Stars (OneRepublic), Hung Up (Madonna), or All Star (Smash Mouth).
We can check the training mode already known from Just Dance 2025 which measures the number of calories we burn while dancing. Just Dance 2026 also adds a Party mode that takes the form of a dance competition. Additionally, there is a challenge mode to test our skills. We can play both alone and in local and online multiplayer mode (competing or cooperating with other players).
Platforms:
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
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A highly popular series of dance games, created and developed by Ubisoft-owned Ubisoft Paris studio with the support of development teams Ubisoft Reflections, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Milan, Land Ho and others. The name of the series refers to the title of a song from Lady Gaga's debut album.
Game Ratings for Just Dance 2026 Video Game.
Stevivor: 8.5 / 10 by Steve Wright
What a difference three years, and four versions of Just Dance makes!
A Gaming Network: 8 / 10 by Sami-Jo Perruzza
Overall I would say that Just Dance 2026 Edition is a solid addition to the Just Dance lineup. It stays true to the game franchises' roots while introducing fresh new tracks and game modes that keep the fun going. If you are a known Just Dance lover, it's an easy add to your collection. If you just want a game that gets you dancing, introduces you to new genres, and offers welcoming gameplay for all skill levels, definitely try it out.
Life is Xbox: 72 / 100 by Robby Bisschop
With the base Just Dance now a free app and the focus shifting to paying for Just Dance +, I'm judging this one mostly on the included song-list and it just didn't manage to excite us this year, outside of the collaboration with Bluey. My recommendation remains the same as previous Just Dance releases: you're probably better off getting the cheapest physical version of a previous year you can find and pay for Just Dance +, over paying for what is essentially expensive DLC.
![[0:38] - Launch Trailer](https://cdn.gracza.pl/galeria/filmy/640x360/-1357920687.jpg)
