Dating in Fields of Mistria: What's Possible?

NPC Studio's *Fields of Mistria* has earned acclaim for its compelling marriage candidates, dialogue, and thoughtfully crafted romance questlines. A common question among players is whether you can date the current romance options in the game.

Can You Date Romance Options in Fields of Mistria?

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As it stands, the short answer is no – at least not technically. However, after spending over 100 hours trying to win March's affection, I can confidently say that the game's existing romance system is well worth the $13.99 price tag on Steam.

With *Fields of Mistria's* first major update in November 2024, the game raised its previous four-heart cap to six and introduced a new heart event for every romanceable NPC to celebrate relationship milestones. New events unlock at even intervals, with playable cutscenes at two, four, and six hearts. NPC Studio plans to add eight- and ten-heart events in future updates, though no specific dates or details have been announced beyond the upcoming March 2025 update, which will not include an increased heart level cap or new heart events.

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While the idea of taking on more quests around Mistria is thrilling, new players might be disappointed by the current halt in romance development. Nevertheless, *Fields of Mistria's* romance is exceptional as it is, thanks to its rich and realistic dialogue, which becomes satisfyingly flirty with romance options.

The existing heart events are equally impressive. Though early cutscenes could be interpreted as platonic, their ambiguity allows for romantic interpretation, and your relationships deepen as you progress. The romantic pacing in *Fields of Mistria* feels exceptionally rewarding, even without the ability to go on a proper date.

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New players shouldn't dismiss *Fields of Mistria* just because you can't officially 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 any of the game's 10 romance options. At the time of writing, you can also spend the 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 might change with the game's March 2025 update, which is set to unlock the dragon's romance questline.

For now, you might not be able to make your relationship official with dateable NPCs in *Fields of Mistria*, but there's certainly enough to keep players engaged until dating becomes a feature.

NOTE: Fields of Mistria is currently in Early Access, and content is subject to change. The above information 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.