Free Switch 2 Upgrade, 35 Tracks, and Code in a Box: Just Dance Decades of Hits Launches Its Native Edition
Following its initial October 13 debut on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Ubisoft is officially rolling out the native Nintendo Switch 2 version of Just Dance: Decades of Hits today, Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Built specifically to take advantage of Nintendo's new hybrid hardware, this release delivers sharper visuals, smoother menu transitions, and full cross-progression within the unified Just Dance hub alongside the franchise's first story-driven campaign.
Free Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade, Visual Enhancements, and Code in a Box Format
Players who already picked up the original Nintendo Switch version last month can jump straight into the enhanced experience at no extra cost: Ubisoft is offering a free upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 edition via the Nintendo eShop. Running natively on the new hardware boosts both resolution and frame rate stability, keeping complex background animations and fast-paced choreography crisp on modern 4K displays. This smooth transition echoes the wave of free Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrades rolling out across third-party catalogs this fall.
Retail buyers should keep one important detail in mind before heading to the checkout counter: the physical retail package for Nintendo Switch 2 is sold exclusively as a Code in a Box release. Instead of a game cartridge, the case contains a digital download voucher redeemable on the console's storefront, where Nintendo recently expanded options for digital game codes on the Switch 2 eShop. Once redeemed, Decades of Hits plugs directly into the unified Just Dance ecosystem, combining tracks from the 2023 through 2026 editions, music packs, and Just Dance+ subscription catalogs inside a single launcher.
Adventure Mode and 6-Player Local Party: Time-Traveling With Lyra
Beyond its technical polish, this installment stands out by introducing Adventure Mode, a dedicated narrative campaign designed for solo dancers and couch co-op groups alike. Players team up with Lyra, the daughter of returning series regular Dr. Gigavolt, as she travels across six distinct decade-themed worlds to rescue her father from a time-travel mishap.
Each era mixes full choreography routines with fresh side activities such as the Time Quiz, a chronological card-sorting mini-game that unlocks exclusive Dancer Card customization rewards. Classic living-room multiplayer remains front and center with local Party support for up to 6 players simultaneously, allowing everyone to dance using either Joy-Con controllers or the free Just Dance Controller smartphone app for camera-free motion scoring.
Complete Tracklist: All 35 Songs From the 1970s to the 2020s
Spanning half a century of music history, the complete lineup detailed on the official Ubisoft website features 35 tracks split across six decades, pairing disco anthems and 1990s pop classics with current chart-toppers and original tracks performed by Lyra Gigavolt:
| Decade | Featured Artists and Tracks (35 Songs) |
|---|---|
| 1970s | ABBA (Mamma Mia), Elton John (Crocodile Rock), The Heartliners / Redbone (Come and Get Your Love), Groove Century / The Jackson 5 (ABC), Hyacinth (The Singing Garden) |
| 1980s | Run-DMC (It's Tricky), Madonna (Into the Groove), Billy Joel (Uptown Girl), Metal Russell / Van Halen (Jump), Equinox Stars / Kool & the Gang (Celebration) |
| 1990s | Daft Punk (Around the World), Spice Girls (Wannabe + Extreme Version), No Doubt (Just a Girl), Dr. Alban (Sing Hallelujah!), Smile.dk (Coconut) |
| 2000s | Britney Spears (Stronger + Chair Version), NSYNC (Bye Bye Bye), Gorillaz ft. De La Soul (Feel Good Inc.), TLC (No Scrubs), Sum 41 (In Too Deep), The Supermen Lovers & Mani Hoffman (Starlight) |
| 2010s | DJ Snake & Lil Jon (Turn Down for What), Don Omar ft. Lucenzo (Danza Kuduro), Martin Solveig & Dragonette (Hello), Ariana Grande (Santa Tell Me), Pitbull ft. AFROJACK, Nayer & Ne-Yo (Give Me Everything) |
| 2020s | Chappell Roan (HOT TO GO!), Sabrina Carpenter (Manchild), Bad Bunny (NUEVAYoL + Extreme Version), Olivia Rodrigo (Drop Dead), Zara Larsson (Midnight Sun), Lyra Gigavolt (Across All Time and Supersonic) |
My Perspective
Tracking Ubisoft's rhythm catalog over the past few years, structuring an entire release around six distinct musical decades feels much more cohesive than the usual numbered annual entries. Instead of a random grab-bag of radio singles, the era-by-era progression in Adventure Mode makes it immediately easy for mixed-age living rooms to rally around tracks ranging from Daft Punk's Around the World to Chappell Roan. Offering a free Switch 2 upgrade path is the right call for early October adopters, though gift buyers should definitely take note of the Code in a Box retail packaging before wrapping it up for the holidays.
Based on the outskirts of New York City, Chaya 'Chayane' spent five years studying software engineering in Montreal before returning to her home state. A Full-Stack developer and Deep Learning AI architecture researcher, she explores neural networks and algorithmic optimization while engineering data pipelines for Retrocharting and Gamescharting alongside Grimtag. A gamer for over 20 years and an avid collector of Nintendo history and The Legend of Zelda, she explored World of Warcraft's Azeroth before bringing her deep technical background to video game analysis.
