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Just Dance 2024 game release date, news & gameplay

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Get on your dancing shoes! The Just Dance 2024 edition is on its way, packed with cool new characters, animations, environments, and a playlist of the latest tunes – along with some absolute classics.

Ubisoft recently unveiled a Just Dance 2024 teaser trailer, giving us a glimpse of what’s in store on the dancefloor. We’ve spotted a few interesting looking dance moves and the introduction of at least one new character. See for yourself…

In addition to what’s in the trailer, Ubisoft has dropped a few more details. So, here’s a rundown of all we know about Just Dance 2024. Right here, right now.

What is the release date for Just Dance 2024?

Just Dance 2024 is set to be released in the UK on 24 October 2023. Put it in your diary now, folks.

Just Dance 2024 platforms and crossplay

Just Dance 2024 will be on all the major new consoles - Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The bad news for older console owners is that it won’t be coming out on the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.

Crossplay across different platforms isn’t available. But if you and your mates are on the same platform, it’s on - you can compete with them online. Even if they own the 2023 edition and you own Just Dance 2024, you can still play together.

How do you play Just Dance 2024?

It’s all about rhythm. Just Dance 2024 is a game where you rack up points by performing the same dance moves and routines as the on-screen characters. It’s easy as 1,2,3:

  1. Grab your controller. Or phone. If you’re a Nintendo Switch owner you can use your Joy-Cons to play Just Dance 2024. If you’re playing on Xbox or PlayStation 5, you’ll need to download the Ubisoft controller app and use your phone as a controller.

  2. Do what you see. Follow the dance moves on screen to gain points. The more closely you follow the onscreen dancers, the better your score will be. The levels of scoring range from ‘X’ (that’s bad), to ‘OK’, ‘Good’, ‘Super’ and ‘Perfect’.

  3. Go for gold. Look out for gold moves, which are special moves performed at certain points during a song. Unlike normal moves, there are only two score available. ‘X’ (still bad) and ‘YEAH!’. These are potentially worth lots of points, so be prepared!

What songs are in Just Dance 2024?

Just Dance 2024 Edition features 40 songs, from a variety of genres including hip hop, latin, rock and K-pop. So far, Ubisoft has confirmed the following smash hits will make an appearance: “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus, “How You Like That” by Blackpink, "Sail" by Awolnation, "Tití Me Preguntó" by Bad Bunny.

You want more, you say? Okay. You can join a Just Dance subscription service that lets you play over 200 classic tunes from previous Just Dance games, on top of all the new tracks. When you buy Just Dance 2024 you’ll get a 1-month free subscription, to help you decide if you want to sign-up permanently.

Just Dance 2024 characters and storyline

Night Swan, the big bad from last year, is back - along with five other characters from Just Dance 2023. Ubisoft is yet to reveal this year’s new characters and storyline, but has said this: “Players will be excited to discover how this new story unfolds… it will take a darker tone, which may be quite surprising for Just Dance players.”

What are the Just Dance 2024 game mode options?

Just Dance 2024 will have the same single player story mode and online multiplayer as Just Dance 2023. In addition to this, we’ve heard that there will be new seasonal events featuring new songs.

Will Just Dance 2024 have a multiplayer mode?

When you get Just Dance 2024 you’ll able to play with your mates online, just as long as you’re all on the same platform. And as we mentioned above, you’ll be able to play with them even if they’ve got the older Just Dance 2023.

Ubisoft says: “We’re really happy that players are able to connect with their friends, and have the same experience as if you were all playing together in the living room.”

Can I pre-order Just Dance 2024?

Yes, Just Dance 2024 is available for pre-order. Pre-order with Currys and you’ll be able to hit the dancefloor on the day of its release.

Previous game releases in chronological order

Published by Ubisoft, the Just Dance series launched in 2009. Since then, a new version has been released each year. So, the entire series consists of (deep breath) Just Dance 1, 2, 3, 4, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Edition, and coming soon… the 2024 Edition.

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