The story revolves around performing dance routines to earn points, with on-screen performers acting out the moves. The game continues support for the control mechanism introduced in Just Dance 2016 and Just Dance Now , where a phone app turns the device into a controller.
The gameplay is centered around performing dance routines to earn points, with various modes such as Just Dance, Rival, Co-op, and multiplayer options. Players can select dancers and browse through menus using their phones, and the game supports alternative control schemes like Move + Camera, Wii Remote, and Kinect for PS4, Wii U, Windows, and Xbox One versions.
The game features a variety of modes, including Just Dance Machine, World Dance Floor, Sweat & Playlists, and Video Challenge. Players can earn Mojo Coins by performing well, which can be used to unlock avatars and other game elements. The game also includes online multiplayer options and a progression system with many avatars to unlock.
Just Dance TV returns as a mode that allows players to watch video clips of other players dancing, while Dance Quest is a series of challenges organized around different themes. Sweat & Playlists mode creates custom workouts, and Video Challenge allows players to compete against each other in an asynchronous way through a video tied to the dance routine.