Dating in Fields of Mistria: Is It Possible?

NPC Studio's *Fields of Mistria* has garnered praise for its compelling marriage candidates, rich dialogue, and thoughtfully crafted romance questlines. So, can you date the current romance options in *Fields of Mistria*?

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 still well worth your time and the $13.99 price tag on Steam.

With Fields of Mistria's first major update in November 2024, the title increased its previous four-heart cap to six and introduced a new heart event for every romanceable NPC to celebrate relationship milestones. These events unlock at even intervals, with playable cutscenes at two, four, and six hearts. NPC Studio plans to introduce eight- and ten-heart events in future updates, but 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 prospect of embarking on more quests around Mistria is exciting, new players might be disappointed by the halt in developing romance. Nevertheless, Fields of Mistria's romance is nothing short of stellar in its current state. This is largely due to the game's rich and realistic dialogue, which delightfully flirts when it comes to romance options.

The same can be said for the game's existing heart events. Though early cutscenes might seem strictly platonic, they are ambiguous enough to allow for romantic interpretation, especially in their settings. As your romantic relationships progress, they grow deeper and more rewarding. In this way, the romantic pacing in Fields of Mistria feels exceptionally satisfying, 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 date. Alongside new heart events and dialogue, its last major update introduced the Shooting Star Festival, a summer-based event that allows you to initiate a date with eligible NPCs. This requires four hearts with your chosen romance option. 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 as 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 the feature arrives.

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.