A new Batman game has been announced, but it is a LEGO title rather than the widely hoped-for return of Rocksteady’s Arkham series. The announcement matters because it brings Batman back to a major console game after a long gap, while setting expectations for a lighter, family-friendly interpretation of the character.

The game is titled LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and is expected to draw on Batman’s long screen and comic-book history. It appears to combine LEGO humour with an action-adventure approach, offering a new Gotham City game without confirming a new Arkham sequel or a return by Rocksteady.