Dating in Fields of Mistria: Is It Possible?

Can You Date Romance Options in Fields of Mistria?

As it stands, the short answer is no – at least not technically. However, having spent over 100 hours trying to win March's affection, I can confidently say that Fields of Mistria's romance system is still incredibly engaging and well worth the $13.99 price tag on Steam.

With the first major update in November 2024, Fields of Mistria increased its heart cap from four to six and added one new heart event for each romanceable NPC to celebrate relationship milestones. These events unlock at two, four, and six hearts, with NPC Studio planning to introduce eight- and ten-heart events in future updates. However, no specific dates or details have been announced beyond the upcoming March 2025 update, which will not include an increase in heart level cap or new heart events.

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While the idea of embarking on more quests in Mistria is exciting, new players might be disappointed by the current halt in romance progression. Yet, Fields of Mistria delivers a top-notch romance experience even now, largely thanks to its rich and realistic dialogue that delightfully flirts with romance.

The game's existing heart events are also noteworthy. While early cutscenes might seem platonic, they leave room for romantic interpretation, enhancing the depth of your relationships as you progress. This pacing makes the romantic journey in Fields of Mistria feel exceptionally rewarding, even without the ability to go on a proper date.

New players shouldn't dismiss Fields of Mistria just because you can't date yet. The last major update introduced the Shooting Star Festival, a summer event where you can initiate a date with eligible NPCs once you reach four hearts with them. Currently, you can also spend an evening watching the stars with Caldarus, though this doesn't trigger a date at the Summit location like it does with other romance options. This could potentially change with the game's March 2025 update, which will unlock Caldarus's romance questline.

For now, while you might not be able to officially date NPCs in Fields of Mistria, there's plenty to keep players engaged until this feature is fully implemented.

NOTE: Fields of Mistria is currently in Early Access and content is subject to change. The above info is accurate as of Version 0.12.4 and will be updated as necessary if anything changes.

Fields of Mistria is available to play now in Early Access.