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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September 10, 2022–

Ubisoft announced today at Ubisoft Forward that Just Dance ® 2023 Edition, the latest installment of the #1 Music Video Game Franchise of all time,* will launch on November 22nd on Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation ® 5, Xbox Series X| S. The game is available for pre-order on Nintendo Switch at the Ubisoft Store. The game will also be available on Stadia at a later date.

This year, Just Dance enters a new era as a dance-on-demand platform, providing players with continuous free content updates and even more ways to get moving with the following new features:

  • 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 are connected to the host’s menu, allowing them to communicate with each other through the new emote sticker system, choose songs and hit the dance floor together, wherever they are. Online groups support cross-play, while players can also continue to enjoy local multiplayer!
  • New Art Direction and Redesigned UI: Dive 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 gives players personalized playlists and curated songs at their fingertips.
  • Progress and Rewards: Players can rise in the ranks with the brand new progression system, allowing them to earn in-game points for each dance completed. These points go towards unlocking new rewards, such as customizing dancer cards for the first time in Just Dance! Players can customize their dancer card to suit their own personality by customizing the avatar, background, name badge and alias. They can also redeem points to receive emote stickers, which can be used to interact 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 includes 40 new songs and universes, from chart positions, viral internet phenomena and original songs, including:

  • “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 from 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
  • And much more to be announced!

In addition, the Just Dance ® Controller app turns your smartphone into a controller with its phone-scoring technology, allowing up to six players to dance without additional accessories, available for free on iOS and Android.

For the latest information on Just Dance 2023 Edition or the Just Dance Controller app, visit justdancegame.com. Follow Just Dance on Twitter @justdancegame and use the hashtag #JustDance.

*Source: NPD, GfK & GSD – July 2022

**Internet connection required.

About Just Dance

Developed by Ubisoft Paris, Just Dance is the #1 music video game franchise of all time, with over 80 million units sold since 2009 and over 140 million players worldwide.

*Associated Ubisoft studios include Pune, Shanghai and Mumbai, as well as Room 8, an outside studio.

About the Just Dance Controller App

The free Just Dance Controller app allows players to use their smartphone to play the game without any peripherals or added console cameras. The app turns the player’s smartphone into a motion sensor that tracks the accuracy of their movements and allows them to navigate the game.

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a world creator committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences. Ubisoft’s global teams create and develop a deep and diverse portfolio of games, with brands including Assassin’s Creed ®, Brawlhalla ®, For Honor ®, Far Cry ®, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon ®, Just Dance ®, Rabbids ®, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six®, The Crew®, Tom Clancy’s The Division® and Watch Dogs®. Through Ubisoft Connect, players can enjoy an ecosystem of services to enhance their gaming experience, receive rewards and connect with friends across platforms. With Ubisoft+, the subscription service, they have access to a growing catalog of over 100 Ubisoft games and DLC. For the 2021-2022 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of $2,129 million. For more information, visit: www.ubisoftgroup.com.

©2022 Ubisoft Entertainment. All rights reserved. Just Dance, Ubisoft and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.

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