The Just Dance players would probably pop out of seats for this news: Full-body tracking is back in Just Dance 2026 Edition, with the coolestupside being that-is now supported on all consoles. All that needs to be done is to connect to the Just Dance Controller Application and select Camera Controller Mode; hence, the whole body is just literally a controller-good bye wild dancing with phones or motion controllers.
In the words of Ubisoft, “No limits. No excuses. Just Dance.” Up till now, players could dance with the songs with complete freedom using just the movements of their own bodies.
So new questions rose up from the community after the announcement. Some of the first comments raised concern over song compatibility with the versions. Several users asked if this body tracking would work with songs from Just Dance 2023 and 2024, with HamzaXD imploring, “Please I need to know if this will work with all of 2023 and 2024 songs.”
ButlerFaust also inquired: “Bestie, I’m still waiting on older maps(23 and 24 editions) to have full body tracking support, when can we expect to have some map updates with it?” It is almost like a cycle that goes on and on-the players want the new tech but do not want to lose their favorite tracks from the previous installments.
Multiplayer problems were a hot topic as well. Many players vented their anger with the fact that Camera Mode seemed limited to the solo mode. El_p3droo said, “Will the camera work when playing online multiplayer? I want to play online with my friends and it doesn’t work 😭😭.” Just the fact that a crying emoji was used shows how much of a social event Just Dance constitutes for many players. Therefore, feeling restricted to dancing on your own, for some, feels like taking a step backwards.
Then questions begin to get specific for each console: ESCSwreckica wants to know about Switch 2 compatibility with “Let us use the switch 2 camera 🙏,” whereas SheldonCooperLP asks for a “Switch 2 Version with 1080p please 😇,” which places the importance of visual quality currently on the players’ minds on Nintendo’s platform.
Then, of course, the technical details are rather vague. DavidG185 asked if this is “still in beta or fully released but Singleplayer only?” as if implying that the rollout might not be clear to everyone. Conversely, AchilleanKoi asked simply, “Can the app now be used in Multiplayer?” emphasizing how, for the majority, things about functionality remain unanswered.
It’s quite entertaining to observe how the community debates are playing out now. SY and Kyle have this whole ongoing debate about camera scoring, limitations of the Unity engine, and multiplayer functionality. Spy commented that “they switched to uaf and its ‘wheres kinect support!’ now its just ‘where is multiplayer (thats so fucking laggy…. even splatoon runs better then THAT)'”: it shows that committed players are still absorbed in technical performance and support for aged features.
The hype is definitely there, though, considering Spy stating, “THIS SOUNDS SO GOOD WAITTTTTTTTT spotify release when❤️,” showcasing that at least some players enthusiastically support this new direction. There was even a hilarious interaction with the official Just Dance account regarding one of their songs with the official account dismissing it with a “BUT IT’S A BOP” after an individual had termed it mid.
On a broader note other than just strictly referring to dance games, this is definitely going to be another reason for Ubisoft to support dance games further. They have taken away any possible need for the player to purchase any extra hardware aside from something everybody else already has-a phone. The camera controller mode might just break the ice for a lot of people who would have otherwise been scared of holding a controller or a phone in one hand while trying to follow some damn complex dance routines.
Interesting timing; such features elevating the immersion are crucial for keeping Just Dance relevant in a crowded market as fitness and rhythm games gain ground post-pandemic. By this move to all consoles, they are signaling their intent to make this solution a majority standard solution going ahead.
Still, tons of questions remain unanswered. Will old songs be patched so they can use the new tracking? When will multiplayer start working? What will the user experience be like on the different qualities of console cameras? The community would like clear answers, and judging by the wave of reactions amidst them, we might just have to get those.
Potentially older players wanting for a feature-rich, immersive experience have something to look forward to. The comeback of full-body tracking is a strand of glimmer for this franchise, especially if it does not juggle costs of additional hardware. Does it really fulfill all of the hype? That is something yet to be witnessed, but one thing is crystal clear; the dance floor just got spicy.
There are a number of things about the implementation that are truly important, and I’m already seeing PlayStation forced to listen to complaints about song compatibility and multiplayer functionality sooner rather than later. But for all the singles hoping to just let go of anything that could hold them back, Just Dance 2026 Edition might finally be it. Just don’t expect to be using camera mode to dance with friends anytime soon-they’re just not there yet.
