[Update]: Greedfall's launch trailer further highlights the great conflict that you'll be sent to hopefully resolve.
Greedfall is an upcoming action-RPG with a heavy focus on storytelling and decision-making. As a diplomat in a foreign land, your role will be to solve a variety of conflicts through either conversation, deception, force, or anything in between.
Along the way you'll also encounter a bunch of different characters, some of which you'll be able to recruit as your companions. Besides providing a bit of commentary on whatever you're doing, these companions will be highly important to the overall story as their backgrounds and expertise can be used to bypass problematic situations or open up entirely new avenues to explore.
If you're wondering just what all of this looks like in gameplay terms, as well as what kind of companions you'll be able to recruit, allow me to share with you the recently posted preview. Have a gander, it's a pretty interesting one:
To learn more about Greedfall, as well as keep an eye on its development moving forward, you should head on over to the official website. When it comes to the release date, however, you can expect Greedfall to arrive this September 10th for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.