LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Release Date: Great news for Lego and DC Comic fans as the much-awaited third installment consisting of DC Heroes turned to Lego has finally arrived!

This will be the third blockbuster following LEGO Batman: The Videogame and LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes videogames.

Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games, said:

"Building on the incredibly successful LEGO Batman franchise, we are working to make LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham the ultimate super hero videogame this year for all ages. The TT Games team is bringing LEGO Batman and an astounding amount of characters from the DC Comics universe to the next frontier with a new epic story, more gadgets and unexpected challenges."

According to its official website, 'In LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics Universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Using the power of the Lantern Rings, Brainiac shrinks worlds to add to his twisted collection of miniature cities from across the universe. Now the greatest super heroes and the most cunning villains must unite and journey to different Lantern Worlds to collect the Lantern Rings and stop Brainiac before it's too late.'

Players will have their hands full as they try to unlock more than 150 unique characters from the DC Comics universe, including members of the Justice League and LEGO big figures such as Killer Croc, Solomon Grundy and many more. Fans of all ages will be able to control their favourite heroes and villains with new gadgets and abilities. Brainiac's mind controlling abilities and the power of the Lantern rings bring unexpected twists to the classic characters' personalities.

Below are some screenshots of the game:

This game will also feature iconic venues such as the Hall of Justice, the Batcave and the Justice League Watchtower. They will be able to access Batman's training modules on the Bat Computer and take part in various challenges, battles and races.

For the official trailer, watch the video below: