In LEGO City Undercover, players assume the role of undercover detective Chase McCain, on a mission to curb the crime in the blocky LEGO City.

Using the Wii U GamePad, players can scan for hidden clues and criminals as they make their way through the open-world city. The controller is also used to manipulate and place markers on the game's real-time map, and receive missions and updates.

During play, players can take a number of disguises (firefighter, construction worker, criminal, etc.) and use the abilities gained through the outfits to solve puzzles and gain access to other parts of LEGO City. Along the way, they'll collect and use LEGO bits and blocks to build objects. McCain is also quite mobile; he can jump, swing, and do all sorts of urban parkour as he navigates the city, though players will also have access to more than 100 vehicles.

LG: Undercover also features fully voiced characters and cut scenes, done with the expected style of LEGO game humor.

LEGO City: Undercover is set for a holiday 2012 release.