Ubisoft Turns to 3D Printing to Create Futuristic Costumes in Just Dance 2023

For over 14 years, Just Dance, a game that (as the name suggests) has been designed to get you dancing, has amazed users. Starting on the Wii all the way back in 2009, this year Ubisoft released the 14th version of the game which can be played on a number of different consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S. But more consoles is not the only way that the game has changed. For this latest version, Ubisoft, the game creator, turned to 3D printing to help create futuristic fashion pieces for use in-game.

Ubisoft is one of the biggest gaming companies out of there. Some of their most famous games include the Assassin’s Creed series, Far Cry, Rabbids and more. And of course Just Dance is also one of their most popular offerings. In the game, users use a motion detecting device in order to follow along with a coach that is dancing on the screen, trying to get as close to the actual movement as possible. These coaches are faceless and virtual, but they do tend to have one thing in common: incredible costumes. It is here that Ubisoft has turned to 3D printing.

Ubisoft used 3D printing and laser cutting to create the intricate costume for Night Swan

Ubisoft Uses 3D Printing for its Intricate Costumes

As mentioned, the coaches in Just Dance are known for their extravagant and beautiful costumes. But contrary to what you may believe, these cannot just be made on screen. In fact, in order to get the correct movements for the game, Ubisoft needs to have actual dancers perform the movements in front of a green screen. These are then animated in the game itself. However, this means that the dancers also need to be wearing the same clothing as their characters, no matter how intricate they may be.