Dating in Fields of Mistria: Is It Possible?

NPC Studio's *Fields of Mistria* has garnered acclaim for its meticulously crafted marriage candidates and dialogue, along with engaging romance questlines. So, can you date current romance options in *Fields of Mistria*?

Can You Date Romance Options in Fields of Mistria?

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 the game's existing romance system is well worth exploring, justifying its $13.99 price on Steam.

With the first major update in November 2024, *Fields of Mistria* increased its heart cap from four to six and introduced a new heart event for each romanceable NPC, marking significant relationship milestones. These events are unlocked at two, four, and six hearts, featuring interactive cutscenes. NPC Studio has plans to add eight- and ten-heart events in future updates, although no specific dates or details have been released beyond the upcoming March 2025 update, which will not include a higher heart level cap or new heart events.

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While the prospect of additional quests in Mistria is exciting, new players might feel disappointed by the current limitations on romance development. Yet, *Fields of Mistria*'s romance is exceptionally well-crafted. The game's dialogue is rich and realistic, often becoming delightfully flirty with romance options.

The heart events themselves, while potentially interpretable as platonic in the early stages, leave enough ambiguity to foster romantic undertones, especially as your relationship deepens. This nuanced approach to romantic pacing in *Fields of Mistria* makes the journey exceptionally rewarding, even without traditional dating.

New players shouldn't dismiss *Fields of Mistria* due to the inability to go on dates. The last major update introduced the Shooting Star Festival, a summer event where you can initiate a date with eligible NPCs, provided you've reached four hearts with them. Currently, you can spend the evening watching stars with Caldarus, although this doesn't count as a date at the Summit location like it does with other romance options. This could change with the game's March 2025 update, which aims to unlock Caldarus's romance questline.

For now, while you can't officially date NPCs in *Fields of Mistria*, the game offers plenty of engaging content to keep players entertained until full dating features are implemented.

NOTE: Fields of Mistria is currently in Early Access, and its content is subject to change. The information provided is accurate as of Version 0.12.4 and will be updated as necessary if changes occur.

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