| All-New Dance Dance Revolution Characters exclusive to Hottest Party 2! |
| All-New Soundtrack includes smash-hits from the last 4 decades, including "Makes Me Wonder" by Maroon 5, "Umbrella" by Rihanna, "Black or White" by Michael Jackson and "We Got the Beat" by The Go-Go's! |
| Brand-New Gimmicks, such as the Triple Stomp, add to the next evolution in Dance Dance Revolution gameplay. |
| Enhanced Motion Capture will be applied to all characters for increased realism and customization. |
| More Wii-mote Interaction in the Dance n' Defend Battle Mode where players use Wii-mote movements to beat their opponents. |
| New Stages with Enhanced Effects, with more than 50 unique dance environments! |
| Non-Stop Dance Action with the new Course Mode, featuring various set themed song lists that players dance along to. |
| Players Can Learn Real Dance Moves and Practice the Same Routines as the Characters with the brand new Hottest Training Mode. |
| Unlock Hidden Features in the Groove Arena Mode as you battle your way to the top of this new venue! |
| Your Wii Mii Can Now Be Incorporated Onto the Dance Dance Revolution Dance Floor! |