E3 2016: Ubisoft Unveils ‘Just Dance 2017’
If you’ve been itching to show off some dance moves to your friends, you can toss out that old DDR mat and get ready for Just Dance 2017.
The franchise seems to have dropped the standardized numerical sequel titles and has opted to go with [Insert Sports Game here] 2017. However, that’s not all the franchise dropped. Just Dance 2017 will not just hold a single track list that will belong to this title alone. Along with the game’s announcement, their service, aptly named Just Dance Unlimited, promises to expand and give gamers access to over 200 songs.
The first tracks revealed at E3 include:
- “Sorry” – Justin Bieber
- “DADDY” – Psy Ft. CL of 2NE1
- “Cheap Thrills” – Sia Ft. Sean Paul
- “Lean On” – Major Lazer Ft. MØ & DJ Snake
- “Worth It” – Fifth Harmony Ft. Kid Ink
- “Don’t Stop Me Now” – Queen
- “PoPiPo” – Hatsune Miku
- “Radical” – Dyro & Dannic
- “El Tiki” – Maluma
- “September” – Equinox Stars
You can read more about Just Dance 2017 right here:
“Our goal has always been to make the entire world dance. With 60 million copies sold to date, more than 118 million dancers worldwide, and Just Dance 2017 on the way, we’re closer than ever to achieving that goal,” said Marine de La Seiglière, Executive Producer. “We’re proud of finding ways of adapting the Just Dance experience to fit the devices our players already own and the ways that they naturally consume content today, whether it’s on their phones or through on-demand services.”
Six game modes will be available for players including the all new Just Dance Machine, exclusive to current-gen consoles and PC, a fun and frantic dance experience that will have players testing their skills through a variety of dance types including flamenco, ballet and the cancan. Fan-favorite Sweat + Playlists mode, which helps players customize workouts with their favorite tracks is back, along with classic modes including Just Dance Quest and Just Dance TV, the in-game video channel. The World Dance Floor is also back to the game.
Both the Just Dance Unlimited service and the Just Dance® Controller App will see additional content and features with the launch of Just Dance 2017. Since its successful launch last year, the Just Dance Unlimited service has seen its catalog expand each month with new content. The subscription streaming service, available for current-gen consoles owners and PC players, will be enriched with more exclusive tracks, offering a catalog of more than 200 songs at the launch of Just Dance 2017 and easy-to-navigate curated playlists to help players set the mood for any Just Dance party.
The Just Dance Controller App makes the game more accessible for current-gen owners and PC with its phone scoring technology that allows players to dance without additional accessories like cameras. With Just Dance 2017 the app will become a hub for players’ activities and a way to access exclusive content from Just Dance TV as well as a way for players to apply fun filters to their best Just Dance photos and share them with their friends.
Along with the standard version of the game, a Gold Edition, which includes all of the Just Dance 2017 tracks along with three months access to Just Dance Unlimited, is now available for pre-order.
Just Dance 2017 will be available on all motion-control gaming platforms, including Nintendo’s Wii™, Wii U™ and NX systems, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system. For the first time in the history of the franchise, the game will also be launched digitally on Windows PC.
About Just Dance Controller App
The free Just Dance Controller App enables players to use their smartphone to play the game without any peripherals or added console cameras.
The app transforms the player’s smartphone into a motion sensor that tracks the for the latest information on Just Dance 2017, the Just Dance Controller app, or Just Dance Unlimited, please visit:www.justdancegame.com. Follow Just Dance on Twitter @JustDanceGame and use hashtag #JustDance2017.
Just Dance 2017 is set to release this October!