Black Banner Studios has won its second consecutive Best Foreign Indie Game award at Poznań Game Arena 2026, following the success of its upcoming medieval action-strategy RPG, Legacy of Valor. The studio showcased a significantly improved playable build featuring large-scale medieval battles and a special appearance by Game of Thrones star Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, known as "The Mountain." Björnsson has officially joined the cast of Legacy of Valor as Vaarg, a formidable character players will encounter during their journey.
Black Banner Studios has opened worldwide playtest registration for Legacy of Valor, allowing players to experience upcoming builds of the game and contribute feedback during development. Registration requires a Legacy of Valor account and a connected Discord account, and applications are reviewed by the studio. The studio also announced that Late Pledges for the original Legacy of Valor Kickstarter campaign will soon close permanently, giving prospective backers one final opportunity to participate in the original crowdfunding offering.