# Just Dance 2020

Just Dance 2020 is a 2019 dance rhythm game developed and published by Ubisoft. It is the eleventh main installment of the Just Dance series, following Just Dance 2019, and was a celebration of the series' tenth anniversary. The game was originally released on November 5, 2019, for Nintendo Switch, Wii, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Stadia. It was the final title in the main Just Dance series released on the Wii console — the platform where the series made its debut in 2009 — as well as the final Wii video game released physically in North America and Europe.

## Development and release

It was unveiled on June 10, 2019, during its E3 press conference.
The game was exclusively released on the Nintendo Switch in Japan on March 12, 2020, and in China on December 24, 2020, in the latter of which the game is simply titled Just Dance.
Just Dance 2020 is the final Wii video game released physically in North America. It was reported in 2020 that Nintendo of America was no longer able to physically distribute Wii video games in that region because some of its departments could no longer retrieve the necessary equipment to do so. Consequently, this was the final video game in the main Just Dance series released on the Wii console, the platform where the series made its debut in 2009. By extension, this was the final Wii video game published by Ubisoft, the final Just Dance game released on a seventh-generation console, and the final Just Dance game available on a Nintendo optical disc.

## Gameplay

As with the previous installments of the franchise, players must mimic the on-screen dancer's choreography to a chosen song using either motion controllers (excluding Stadia) or the game's associated smartphone app (except on the Nintendo Wii). The Stadia version also allows the use of a gamepad and a keyboard for menu navigation.
While the Wii version is based on Just Dance 2015, with the exclusion of the game's online features (the "Just Dance Wall" feature, the "challenge" feature, and the "World Dance Floor" mode), the game's user interface and features in the current gen and Stadia versions are largely identical to Just Dance 2019, with the addition of a new "All Stars" mode commemorating the franchise's tenth anniversary (which features a playlist of eleven songs: "Hot n Cold (Chick Version)" from Just Dance, "Rasputin" from Just Dance 2, "California Gurls" from Just Dance 3, "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" from Just Dance 4, "Starships" from Just Dance 2014, "Built for This" from Just Dance 2015, "Chiwawa" from Just Dance 2016, "Lean On" from Just Dance 2017, "Swish Swish" from Just Dance 2018, "Bang Bang Bang" from Just Dance 2019, and "High Hopes" from Just Dance 2020). The story of this mode follows the Panda on a trip across eleven planets aboard the "dance party bus", as he brings over coaches from each aforementioned song featured in previous installments of the series to throw a dance party at the coliseum in the final planet. In the ending, the Reindeer jumped into the party via his ship, as another dance party was found on another galaxy, as they head towards the ship and sets off. Completing the mode will unlock "High Hopes" in Just Dance mode, which is also unlocked by entering a secret code before completing it. Co-op mode, returning from Just Dance 2016 and Just Dance 2017, has been revamped, using its traditional scoring system, allowing players to earn stars as a team. On February 28, 2023, the "All Stars" mode was taken offline, making the code method the only option to unlock "High Hopes".
The Chinese version of the game does not feature the traditional karaoke-styled lyrics and is instead replaced with scrolling lyrics that are translated to Chinese, even when in Kids Mode and the "World Dance Floor" mode, which is only matched with players across China in the Chinese version instead of being matched with players across the world in the International version. The Just Dance Unlimited service for the Chinese version is different than the international version, but it can't be used between both versions, as they are separate versions of the service. Furthermore, online multiplayer is added as an exclusive feature to the Chinese version to coincide with the release of Just Dance 2023 Edition. Unlike the said game, it's played in public parties of up to six players in custom playlists. However, the Chinese version's menu design is based on the current installment of the main series (up into Just Dance 2022), which changes alongside its release, albeit with seasonal events, which temporary replaces it with a special menu design based on the current seasonal event. Starting from Season 7, the Sweat Mode is removed and it's instead replaced with an optional built-in kCal tracker shown below the player's name. The "Double Rumble" routines from Just Dance 2018 are playable in the Chinese version within Just Dance Unlimited and don't require a second Joy-Con, therefore using the traditional gameplay.

## Soundtrack

The following songs appear on Just Dance 2020:
| Song | Artist | Year |
| "7 Rings" | Ariana Grande | 2019 |
| "365" | Zedd and Katy Perry | 2019 |
| "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" | The Frankie Bostello Orchestra (as made famous by Monty Python) | 1979 |
| "Baby Shark" | Pinkfong | 2015 |
| "Bad Boy" | Riton and Kah-Lo | 2018 |
| "Bad Guy" | Billie Eilish | 2019 |
| "Bangarang" | Skrillex featuring Sirah | 2012 |
| "Bassa Sababa" | Netta | 2019 |
| "Con Altura" | Rosalía and J Balvin featuring El Guincho | 2019 |
| "Con Calma" | Daddy Yankee featuring Snow | 2019 |
| "Coolest Ethnic" | Phoenix Legend | 2009 |
| "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" | Millennium Alert (as made famous by Backstreet Boys) | 1997 |
| "Fancy" | Twice | 2019 |
| "Fancy Footwork" | Chromeo | 2007 |
| "Fit but You Know It" | The Streets | 2004 |
| "Get Busy" | Koyotie | 2019 |
| "God Is a Woman" | Ariana Grande | 2018 |
| "High Hopes" | Panic! at the Disco | 2018 |
| "Hot Pot Cool" | Aya Liu | 2014 |
| "I Am the Best" | 2NE1 | 2011 |
| "I Don't Care" | Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber | 2019 |
| "I Like It" | Cardi B, Bad Bunny and J Balvin | 2018 |
| "Infernal Gallop (Can-Can)" | The Just Dance Orchestra (as made famous by Jacques Offenbach) | 1858 |
| "Into the Unknown" | Idina Menzel featuring Aurora (credited as Disney's Frozen 2) | 2019 |
| "Just an Illusion" | Equinox Stars (as made famous by Imagination) | 1982 |
| "Keep In Touch" | JD McCrary | 2019 |
| "Kill This Love" | Blackpink | 2019 |
| "Le Bal Masqué" | Dr. Creole (as made famous by La Compagnie Créole) | 1984 |
| "Ma Itū" | Stella Mwangi | 2019 |
| "My New Swag" | Vava featuring Ty. and Nina Wang | 2017 |
| "Old Town Road (Remix)" | Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus | 2019 |
| "Policeman" | Eva Simons featuring Konshens | 2015 |
| "Princess" | Jam Hsiao | 2009 |
| "Rain Over Me" | Pitbull featuring Marc Anthony | 2011 |
| "Rainbow Beats" | Yi Yan/Zhao Fang Jing/Suika Kune/Feizaojun | 2020 |
| "Skibidi" | Little Big | 2018 |
| "Só Depois do Carnaval" | Lexa | 2019 |
| "Soy Yo" | Bomba Estéreo | 2015 |
| "Stop Movin'" | Royal Republic | 2019 |
| "Sushi" | Merk & Kremont | 2018 |
| "Taki Taki" | DJ Snake featuring Selena Gomez, Ozuna and Cardi B | 2018 |
| "Talk" | Khalid | 2019 |
| "Tel Aviv" | Omer Adam featuring Arisa | 2013 |
| "The Time (Dirty Bit)" | The Black Eyed Peas | 2010 |
| "Ugly Beauty" | Jolin Tsai | 2018 |
| "Vodovorot" | XS Project | 2011 |
* ↑ Previously exclusive to Just Dance Unlimited in Just Dance 2019 from October 17, 2019 to October 24, 2019
* ↑ Only available on 8th-generation consoles and Stadia; exclusive to Just Dance Unlimited in the Chinese version
* ↑ Also known as "Zui Xun Min Zu Feng"
* ↑ Originally exclusive to China's Just Dance Unlimited servers, but has since been available on the main soundtrack of the Chinese version of the game; only playable with an internet connection
* 1 2 3 Exclusive to Just Dance Unlimited in the Chinese version
* ↑ Can be unlocked using a secret code; available on main soundtrack for Wii
* ↑ Can be unlocked after completing it in "All Stars" mode or by using a secret code; available on main soundtrack for Wii
* ↑ Also known as "Huo Guo Shuang"
* 1 2 3 Only available in the Chinese version
* 1 2 3 Also available on the demo for the Chinese version
* ↑ Only playable on 8th-generation consoles and Stadia with an internet connection; exclusive to Just Dance Unlimited in the Chinese version
* 1 2 Also available on the demo version
* ↑ Also known in the Chinese version as "Wo De Xin Yi"
* ↑ Also available as a bonus song for the demo version for Xfinity customers, alongside "Let's Groove" from Just Dance 2016
* ↑ Also known as "Wang Fei"
* ↑ Also known as "Cai Hong Jie Pai"
* ↑ Not available in the Saudi Arabian and Iraqi versions
* ↑ Also known in the Chinese version as "Guai Mei De"
Kris Wu's "Big Bowl Thick Noodle" (also known as "Da Wan Kuan Mian") was included in initial pressings of the Chinese version of the game, but was removed shortly after its alternate version was released on China's Just Dance Unlimited servers due to sexual assault allegations against the artist. Following this, Phoenix Legend's "Coolest Ethnic" (also known as "Zui Xun Min Zu Feng"), which was previously exclusive to China's Just Dance Unlimited servers from February 5, 2021, was made available for free indefinitely.

### Kids Mode

The following songs appear on the Kids Mode of the game:
| Song | Artist | Year |
| "Baby Shark" | Pinkfong | 2015 |
| "Freeze Please" | The Just Dance School | 2019 |
| "Happy Birthday" | Top Culture | 1893 |
| "Into the Unknown" | Idina Menzel featuring Aurora (credited as Disney's Frozen 2) | 2019 |
| "Jungle Dances" | The Sunlight Shakers | 2019 |
| "Kitchen Kittens" | Cooking Meow Meow | 2019 |
| "Magical Morning" | The Just Dance Orchestra | 2019 |
| "Mini Yo School" | Dancing Bros. | 2019 |
| "My Friend the Dragon" | The Just Dance Orchestra | 2019 |
| "The Frog Concert" | Groove Century | 2019 |
* ↑ Only playable on 8th-generation consoles and Stadia with an internet connection; exclusive to Just Dance Unlimited in the Chinese version
Note: With the exception of "Into the Unknown", these songs also can be played on Wii.

### Just Dance Unlimited

Just Dance Unlimited continues to be offered on 2020 for eighth-generation consoles, featuring a streaming library of new and existing songs. The service also made its debut on Stadia with the release of 2020.
Songs exclusive to Just Dance Unlimited include:
| Song | Artist | Year | Release date |
| "Djadja" | Aya Nakamura | 2018 | November 5, 2019 (France) December 5, 2019 (Worldwide) |
| "10.000 luchtballonnen" | K3 | 2015 | November 5, 2019 (Benelux region) December 23, 2019 (Worldwide) |
| "Spinning" | Monatik | 2016 | November 5, 2019 (Russia) December 23, 2019 (Worldwide) |
| "Panini" | Lil Nas X | 2019 | December 19, 2019 |
| "Sucker" | Jonas Brothers | 2019 | January 16, 2020 |
| "Don't Call Me Up" | Mabel | 2019 | January 23, 2020 |
| "1999" | Charli XCX and Troye Sivan | 2018 | January 30, 2020 |
| "Woman Like Me" | Little Mix featuring Nicki Minaj | 2018 | May 14, 2020 |
| "EZ Do Dance" | TRF | 1993 | May 20, 2020 (Japan) |
| "X" | Nicky Jam and J Balvin | 2018 | May 20, 2020 |
| "Boys" (Alternate) | Lizzo | 2018 | May 28, 2020 |
| "Hype" | Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris | 2016 | July 23, 2020 |
| "La Respuesta" | Becky G and Maluma | 2019 | July 30, 2020 |
| "Crayon" | G-Dragon | 2012 | August 6, 2020 |
| "White Noise" | Disclosure featuring AlunaGeorge | 2013 | August 13, 2020 |
* ↑ Also available as a French-exclusive track on the soundtrack
* ↑ Also available as a Benelux region-exclusive track on the soundtrack
* ↑ Also available as a Russian-exclusive track on the soundtrack
* 1 2 3 4 Season 1: Winter Wonderland
* 1 2 3 Season 2: Feel The Power
* ↑ Previously appeared in Just Dance Wii U
* 1 2 3 4 Season 3: Virtual Paradise
* ↑ Originally meant to be in the main tracklist

#### Chinese servers

Songs exclusive to the Chinese version of Just Dance Unlimited include:
| Song | Artist | Year | Release Date |
| "All You Gotta Do (Is Just Dance)" (Chinese Version) | The Just Dance Band | 2017 | December 24, 2020 (Classic) July 16, 2021 (Alternate) June 10, 2022 (Simple) |
| "Beir Shuang" | Wowkie Zhang | 2014 | February 5, 2021 |
| "Xiao Ji Xiao Ji" | Wang Rong Rollin | 2014 | February 5, 2021 |
| "Let's Party" | Wu Xuanyi | 2021 | April 30, 2021 |
| "Jiu Ge" | Hanggai | 2007 | July 16, 2021 |
| "Qing Chun Zai Zhao Huan" | Adidas Neo & Just Dance | 2021 | August 27, 2021 |
| "Gong Xi Gong Xi" | The Just Dance Band (as made famous by Yao Lee and Yao Min) | 1945 | January 21, 2022 |
| "Xiao Chou" | Wilber Pan | 2014 | January 21, 2022 |
| "Gorgeous Diva" | Monki | 2022 | January 21, 2022 |
| "Little Apple" | Chopstick Brothers | 2014 | January 21, 2022 |
| "Ai" | The Just Dance Band (as made famous by Xiao Hu Dui) | 1991 | January 21, 2022 |
| "Dare to Live" | Trady | 2021 | April 8, 2022 |
| "Gee" | Girls' Generation | 2009 | June 10, 2022 |
| "Gokuraku Jodo" | Garnidelia | 2016 | June 10, 2022 |
| "Ugly Beauty" (Alternate) | Jolin Tsai | 2018 | June 10, 2022 |
| "Bailemen Swing" | Shanghai Restoration Project featuring Zhang Le | 2015 | September 29, 2022 |
| "Tu Zi Wu" | Gelato | 1997 | January 16, 2023 |
| "Shi Wo De Yi Da" | Zhang Yanqi, Veegee Xu Ruoqiao and Zhao Rui | 2023 | April 28, 2023 |
| "Dancing Diva" | The Girly Team (as made famous by Jolin Tsai) | 2006 | June 9, 2023 |
| "Señorita" (VIP Alternate) | Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello | 2019 | June 23, 2023 |
| "If You Wanna Party" (Chinese Version) | The Just Dancers | 2022 | December 2023 |
* ↑ Chinese-language version of a song that previously appeared in Just Dance 2018, which is also known as "Wu Li Quan Kai"
* ↑ Also known as "Cool Times (So Good)"
* ↑ Also known as "Chick Chick"
* ↑ Also appeared in Just Dance: Vitality School, a former Chinese version of Just Dance Now
* ↑ Tie-in to the Chinese version of PUBG Mobile known as Game for Peace (also known as Peacekeeper Elite) in celebration of the game's 2nd anniversary.
* ↑ Also known as "Drinking Song"
* ↑ Also known as "Youth is Calling"
* ↑ Tie-in to Adidas Neo in China
* ↑ Released to celebrate Chinese New Year; available only during the Chinese New Year celebration.
* ↑ Also known as "Clown"
* 1 2 Also appeared in the Chinese version of Just Dance 2015
* ↑ Also known as "Xiao Ping Guo"
* ↑ Also known as "Love"
* ↑ Tie-in to the 2021 Summer World University Games
* ↑ Also known as "Guai Mei De"
* ↑ Also known as "Paramount Swing"
* ↑ Also known as "Penguin's Game"
* ↑ Also known as "It's My Orbit"
* ↑ Tie in with Orbit in China
* ↑ Also known as "Wu Niang"
* ↑ Chinese-language version of a song that previously appeared in Just Dance 2023 Edition, which is also known as "Wu Li Pai Dui", which is also available in the Demo version from late December 2023 to early January 2024 to celebrate its 3rd anniversary.

## Reception
### Sales

Just Dance 2020 debuted at #15 in the UK, with the Nintendo Switch version accounting for 55% of sales, followed by the Nintendo Wii at 21%, PlayStation 4 at 14%, and the Xbox One at 10%. The Nintendo Switch version of the game debuted at #3 in Taiwan, while the PlayStation 4 version debuted at #4 in South Korea. In Japan, the Switch version sold 2,533 copies during its first week of release, which made it the 26th bestselling retail game of the week.

### Awards

The game was nominated for "Best Family/Social Game" at the 2019 Titanium Awards, and for "Best Game-as-a-Service" at the Pégases Awards 2020.