Just Dance: Decades of Hits Beginner Guide
New to Decades of Hits? Learn how to start dancing, which modes exist, how Adventure Mode works, and how to use your phone as a controller.
How to Start Dancing in Just Dance: Decades of Hits
Getting started in Just Dance: Decades of Hits is simple: pick a song, connect your smartphone as a controller, and follow the on-screen choreography. The game launched on October 13, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version following on November 10, 2026, according to Ubisoft's announcement. It is developed and published by Ubisoft.
What the Game Is
The game is built around a single theme: hits from the 1970s through the 2020s. Ubisoft describes it as a new Just Dance experience "that celebrates the songs, styles, and memories that shaped generations," with each decade given its own visual identity and themed worlds. The official page lists sample songs such as "Mamma Mia" by ABBA for the 70s, "It's Tricky" by Run DMC for the 80s, and "NUEVAYoL" by Bad Bunny for the 2020s. Ubisoft's news post states the game includes 35 songs. Full songlists and any post-launch additions beyond these announcements are not officially documented in the sources provided.
Choosing a Mode: Party, Workout, and Adventure
The game offers several ways to play, described on the official page:
- Party Mode adds "unexpected twists" to each round.
- Workout Mode keeps players active, with Ubisoft's news post stating it tracks calories burned with each dance.
- Adventure Mode is a story-driven journey in which players follow Lyra through six decade-inspired worlds, dance to iconic songs, complete fun activities, and unlock exclusive rewards while helping rescue Dr. Gigavolt.
New players who want a guided tour of the content will likely find Adventure Mode the most structured entry point, though the sources do not rank the modes by difficulty.
Using Your Smartphone as a Controller
Ubisoft says players can use a smartphone as a controller to "get started in seconds," which means no extra hardware accessories are needed for that option. Nintendo's store page lists supported play modes of TV mode and Tabletop mode, notes that software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite, and adds that additional accessories may be required and are sold separately.
Dancing with Up to Six Players Locally
The game supports up to six players locally, per Ubisoft's announcement and the Nintendo store page, which lists a single-system player count of 1-6. The Nintendo page also gives the ESRB rating as Mild Lyrics, Users Interact, and In-Game Purchases.
Unlocking Rewards in Adventure Mode
Adventure Mode rewards progress with exclusive items as players move through the six decade-themed worlds, according to Ubisoft. The publisher states that players who own this game along with the Just Dance 2023-2026 editions can access all their songs in one place on the same console, including songs from purchased Music Packs and those available through an active Just Dance+ subscription. Details of individual rewards are not officially documented in the sources provided.
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