With Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands out this week, we thought you might enjoy a look at some behind the scenes footage of the developers talking about the next chapter in the renowned wall-runner’s time-bending ways.

The footage focuses on the Prince’s brother, a bearded bad-ass who, facing the defeat of his city, unleashes a sand army he believes he can control. You can guess where this is heading. We also get an explanation as to why, in a region where water is so precious, it’s wastefully pouring all over place. The reason: decadence.