Death Stranding releases on November 8th, which means that by Friday of this week, gamers will finally enter into the world created by Hideo Kojima and unravel the mystery that has shrouded the game since its announcement. Years of waiting are over, and the gaming community can decide what they think of Kojima’s new narrative adventure and his first game since leaving Konami.

Reviews are already out for the game (and critics are mixed as to their reaction), but as you wait for the final days to pass by before picking up a copy of Death Stranding, check out this behind-the-scenes video from BBC Newsbeat. The 26-minute-long video shows a lot of production processes for the hotly-anticipated game, including landmark moments in the final stages of development. Death Stranding going gold and the final launch trailer are all documented.

The video, while showing Hideo Kojima’s intimate involvement with the game’s development, also reveals his beliefs about gaming and how kindness and connection are integral to society. It also illustrates his philosophical disposition toward political events in today’s world, as well as his expectations for the future of the gaming industry.

A lot of interesting content for any gamer interested in what goes on in a developer’s studio. And another fascinating look at the mind of Hideo Kojima.

What do you think of the behind-the-scenes footage?