Just Dance: Decades of Hits Brings Six Decades of Music Together This October

Ubisoft is taking Just Dance on a trip through music history with Just Dance: Decades of Hits, a brand-new entry designed to bring multiple generations together through some of the most recognizable songs from the past six decades.

Launching on October 13, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, followed by a Nintendo Switch 2 release on November 10, 2026, Just Dance: Decades of Hits will feature 35 songs spanning six different decades.

Rather than focusing on one particular generation of music, Ubisoft is building this release around the idea of bringing different eras together on one dance floor.

From ABBA and Billy Joel to TLC, the Spice Girls, Gorillaz, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, and more, the song selection is meant to give longtime players and newcomers plenty of opportunities to discover, revisit, and dance to music from different periods.

Just Dance: Decades of Hits is also introducing a new Adventure Mode, alongside returning experiences such as Party Mode and Workout Mode.

For families, friends, and anyone who has ever argued about which decade had the best music, this could make for an interesting new direction for the Just Dance series.

Just Dance: Decades of Hits Release Date and Platforms

Just Dance: Decades of Hits will launch on different dates depending on the platform.

The game arrives on:

October 13, 2026

• Nintendo Switch
• PlayStation 5
• Xbox Series X|S

November 10, 2026

• Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 version arriving a few weeks after the other platforms gives Nintendo's newest console its own dedicated release date.

Ubisoft is positioning Decades of Hits as an experience built for group play, family nights, parties, and anyone interested in exploring music across generations.

35 Songs Across Six Decades

At the centre of Just Dance: Decades of Hits is its soundtrack.

The game will include 35 songs covering six decades of music, with Ubisoft selecting tracks from multiple genres and generations.

The announced songs include:

• Mamma Mia by ABBA
• Uptown Girl by Billy Joel
• It's Tricky by Run-DMC
• No Scrubs by TLC
• Wannabe by Spice Girls
• Bye Bye Bye by *NSYNC
• Feel Good Inc. by Gorillaz
• Turn Down for What by DJ Snake and Lil Jon
• Danza Kuduro by Don Omar feat. Lucenzo
• Manchild by Sabrina Carpenter
• NUEVAYoL by Bad Bunny

More songs will be included in the final 35-track lineup.

The currently announced songs already demonstrate just how wide the musical range is.

ABBA brings the sound of the 1970s.

Billy Joel represents a different side of the 1980s.

Run-DMC brings hip-hop into the mix.

TLC, Spice Girls, and *NSYNC help represent the massive pop culture influence of the 1990s and early 2000s.

Gorillaz, DJ Snake, Lil Jon, and Don Omar bring different sounds from later decades.

Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny help bring the playlist into the current era.

It creates an interesting question for Just Dance players: which generation is going to dominate the dance floor?

A Just Dance Game Built Around Music History

The soundtrack is only one part of the theme.

Ubisoft says the songs, visuals, and gameplay experiences have all been designed around the identity of each decade.

Players will be able to move from the funky disco atmosphere of the 1970s into the rock-inspired energy of the 1980s before continuing through later eras, including glossy 2000s pop and more contemporary music.

This approach gives Just Dance: Decades of Hits the opportunity to do more than simply create another collection of songs.

Each era can potentially have its own visual personality.

The fashion, colours, dance styles, music videos, stage designs, and general pop culture of each decade were dramatically different.

That makes a game built around six generations of music a natural fit for Just Dance.

One moment players could be dancing in a scene inspired by disco culture.

The next could transport them into a completely different period.

For players who have followed the series for years, it also introduces an interesting way of looking at how dance and pop music have evolved.

Adventure Mode Introduces a Time-Travelling Story

One of the biggest additions to Just Dance: Decades of Hits is an all-new Adventure Mode.

Instead of simply selecting tracks from a menu, players will be able to follow a story built around travelling through time.

The mode follows Lyra, the daughter of Dr. Gigavolt, as she attempts to rescue her father.

Players will journey through six themed worlds, each connected to a different era.

Throughout the adventure, players can participate in mini activities, unlock exclusive rewards, and dance to songs representing each decade.

Adventure Mode will be available to players who own Just Dance: Decades of Hits.

It gives the game another way to connect its soundtrack together.

Rather than treating the different eras as separate playlists, Adventure Mode turns them into destinations within a larger journey.

That could also make the game easier to introduce to younger players who may not recognize many of the older songs.

Instead of asking them to simply choose a track from decades before they were born, the game can introduce each generation of music through its story and themed worlds.

Lyra Takes Centre Stage

Adventure Mode also gives Ubisoft an opportunity to continue building characters and personality around the Just Dance universe.

This time, Lyra becomes one of the central characters.

As Dr. Gigavolt's daughter, she sets out on a journey through time to save her father.

The concept fits naturally with the Decades of Hits theme.

Time travel provides a simple explanation for why players are moving between different musical generations while giving the developers freedom to create dramatically different environments along the way.

Each themed world can represent a different point in music history.

Players are not simply dancing to tracks from the past.

They are travelling through those eras as part of an adventure.

Six Themed Worlds to Explore

Ubisoft says Adventure Mode will include six themed worlds, matching the six decades represented in the game.

That structure could help each era feel distinct.

The 1970s can celebrate disco.

The 1980s can lean into rock and the decade's energetic visual identity.

The following worlds can continue evolving as players move through later generations of pop, hip-hop, dance music, and contemporary hits.

The mini activities included throughout Adventure Mode should also provide breaks between traditional dance routines.

Exactly what all of those activities will involve remains to be seen, but Ubisoft says players will be able to earn exclusive rewards as they progress.

Party Mode Returns for Unpredictable Multiplayer Sessions

If Adventure Mode represents the more structured side of Just Dance: Decades of Hits, Party Mode appears designed for chaos.

Party Mode allows players to jump into rounds where the rules can change along the way.

That unpredictability makes it particularly suited for gatherings where competition matters less than simply creating memorable moments.

Just Dance has always worked well as a party game because players do not necessarily need to be highly experienced to participate.

You can hand someone a controller, start a song, and have everyone moving within minutes.

Party Mode builds on that accessibility by creating an experience where players cannot always predict what is coming next.

For family nights, birthdays, holiday gatherings, or casual get-togethers, that could easily become one of the game's most frequently used modes.

Up to Six Players Can Dance Locally

Just Dance: Decades of Hits will support up to six players locally.

That remains an important part of the experience.

While games increasingly emphasize online multiplayer, Just Dance remains one of the franchises specifically designed around people being together in the same room.

Six-player support means larger groups can participate without constantly rotating players between songs.

It also fits with the game's multi-generational approach.

Parents, kids, siblings, friends, and other family members can all participate together, even if everyone's musical preferences are completely different.

That is where the Decades of Hits concept becomes particularly interesting.

A younger player might know Sabrina Carpenter.

Someone else might immediately choose ABBA.

Another person may gravitate toward TLC or *NSYNC.

The soundtrack itself becomes part of the conversation.

Your Phone Can Be Used as the Controller

Ubisoft is keeping the setup simple for players who want to jump in.

Players can use a compatible smartphone as a controller, meaning additional dedicated accessories are not required for supported play.

For households with multiple people joining a session, that makes the game considerably easier to set up.

Instead of needing a collection of additional controllers, players can use devices they already own.

Accessibility has always been important for party games.

The fewer barriers there are between selecting a song and actually playing, the easier it becomes to involve people who may not regularly play video games.

Workout Mode Tracks Calories Burned

Players looking to turn their dance sessions into a workout can use the returning Workout Mode.

The mode tracks calories burned while players dance.

This gives Just Dance another purpose outside traditional score chasing.

Some players may use Decades of Hits primarily for parties.

Others might use it as part of a regular exercise routine.

Combining music and movement can make physical activity feel less like a conventional workout, particularly when players can build sessions around songs they already enjoy.

With music covering six different decades, players should also have plenty of variety when building those sessions.

One workout could be centred around older classics.

Another could focus entirely on newer tracks.

Multiple Dancer Cards Add More Personalization

Just Dance: Decades of Hits will also introduce a multiple-dancer card system.

Each player will be able to customize their own profile.

For households where multiple people regularly play Just Dance, individual dancer cards should make it easier for everyone to maintain their own identity within the game.

It is another feature designed around the idea that Decades of Hits is not necessarily meant for one person.

It is built to be shared.

Just Dance 2023 Through 2026 Songs Can Be Accessed in One Place

One of the most useful features announced for Decades of Hits involves players who already own recent Just Dance games.

Players who own Just Dance: Decades of Hits alongside Just Dance 2023, Just Dance 2024, Just Dance 2025, or Just Dance 2026 editions will be able to access their songs together from the same console.

There will be no need to constantly switch between separate games or menus.

That unified library will also include music from purchased Music Packs and songs available through an active Just Dance+ subscription.

For longtime Just Dance players, this could become one of the most important parts of the release.

A growing music franchise can become difficult to navigate when songs are spread across multiple games.

Allowing players to access supported content through a unified experience helps reduce that friction.

It also means Decades of Hits does not necessarily need to replace the music players already enjoy.

Instead, it can expand the collection.

Just Dance+ Continues Expanding the Music Library

An active Just Dance+ subscription will also integrate with the broader song library available to eligible players.

This means Decades of Hits can function as part of a much larger Just Dance ecosystem rather than operating as a completely isolated release.

For players who have purchased multiple editions over the past several years, that approach could make their music collection feel increasingly valuable.

The convenience factor matters.

If a group wants to move from ABBA to a favourite song from Just Dance 2025 and then return to Bad Bunny, being able to do that through the same environment is much simpler than closing and reopening different games.

The Multigenerational Concept Could Be Decades of Hits' Biggest Strength

The most interesting part of Just Dance: Decades of Hits may ultimately be its theme.

Music has an unusual ability to connect generations.

People who grew up decades apart can still recognize the same chorus, dance move, or artist.

Just Dance has always benefited from that.

Decades of hits simply make it the entire point of the game.

Instead of asking everyone in the room to enjoy the same era of music, Ubisoft is giving six decades room to coexist.

Someone can choose Mamma Mia.

Someone else can immediately switch over to No Scrubs.

The next player can pick Feel Good Inc.

Then the group can move into Sabrina Carpenter or Bad Bunny.

The playlist becomes a timeline.

That gives families another reason to play together, but it could also introduce players to music they might never have selected otherwise.

Nostalgia Meets Modern Just Dance

Nostalgia will undoubtedly play a major role in Decades of Hits.

Songs like Wannabe, Bye Bye Bye, and No Scrubs will immediately remind some players of a specific period of their lives.

Older tracks such as Mamma Mia and Uptown Girl can reach even further back.

At the same time, the inclusion of artists such as Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny ensures that the game is not simply focused on looking backward.

That balance will be important.

A game built entirely around nostalgia could risk appealing primarily to older players.

A game filled only with current songs may struggle to deliver on the Decades concept.

By mixing generations together, Ubisoft can potentially make each era feel equally important.

Just Dance: Decades of Hits Could Be Built for Family Gatherings

Nintendo has often emphasized local multiplayer experiences, but Just Dance has long filled a similar role across multiple platforms.

Decades of Hits seems specifically designed for occasions where several generations might be in the same room.

Think holiday parties.

Family gatherings.

Birthdays.

Game nights.

Everyone may not agree on which game to play, but music often provides common ground.

When the playlist stretches across six decades, the likelihood that someone recognizes something increases considerably.

That could make Decades of Hits an especially strong fit for families that want a game they can bring out whenever people visit.

Nintendo Switch 2 Players Will Have to Wait Until November

There is one notable difference in the release schedule.

While Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S players can start dancing on October 13, Nintendo Switch 2 owners will have to wait until November 10.

Ubisoft has not included a Nintendo Switch 2 launch on the same day as the other platforms in this announcement.

Still, the November release places Decades of Hits on Nintendo Switch 2 heading into the end of the year, when party and family-focused games can become particularly relevant.

For Nintendo Switch 2 owners looking for something centred around local multiplayer, music, and motion-based participation, it adds another option to the console's growing library.

Just Dance Is Taking Its Biggest Theme Literally

The name Decades of Hits tells you exactly what Ubisoft wants this game to be.

It is not centred around one artist.

It is not built around one musical genre.

It is not even restricted to one generation.

It is a celebration of how dance music, pop music, hip-hop, and popular culture have changed across decades.

The Adventure Mode reinforces that idea through literal time travel.

The visuals reinforce it by changing with each era.

The soundtrack brings together artists who otherwise might never appear beside one another.

And the multiplayer structure allows different generations of players to experience all of it together.

For a franchise built around movement, music, and shared experiences, it is a concept that makes a lot of sense.

Just Dance: Decades of Hits Release Details

Title: Just Dance: Decades of Hits

Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Release Date: October 13, 2026

Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date: November 10, 2026

Songs: 35

Decades Represented: Six

Local Multiplayer: Up to six players

Modes: Adventure Mode, Party Mode, Workout Mode

Controller Option: Compatible smartphone support

Additional Features: Multiple dancer cards, shared song access with supported Just Dance editions, purchased music packs, and active Just Dance+ subscriptions