The game features classic free-dance mode, where a single player dances while others follow routines. A new "on-stage" mode has one player doing a lead role, with two other players following backup routines. Ghost recordings of prior games' routines are also introduced for competition. The party master mode allows one player to change moves, songs, and rules on the fly for up to four players.
The game's multiplayer mode is called the "world dance floor" mode, keeping global leaderboards. Players can exchange clips and share them on social networks. Exclusive to Xbox One and PS4 is the DJ mode, where a player can manipulate song beats and transform one song into another.