Can You Date People in Fields of Mistria?

Fields of Mistria, from NPC Studio, is celebrated for its well-written characters, engaging dialogue, and thoughtfully crafted romance storylines. But can you actually *date* the romance options in the game?

Can You Date Romance Options in Fields of Mistria?

The short answer is: not technically, not yet. However, having invested over 100 hours attempting to win March's affection (a testament to the game's charm!), I can assure you the existing romance system is incredibly rewarding and well worth the $13.99 Steam price tag.

Fields of Mistria's November 2024 update significantly enhanced the romance system. The previous four-heart limit was increased to six, and each romanceable NPC received a new heart event to mark relationship milestones. These new events, featuring playable cutscenes, unlock at two, four, and six hearts. NPC Studio plans to add eight- and ten-heart events in future updates, although specific dates haven't been announced beyond the upcoming March 2025 update (which won't include increased heart levels or new events).

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While the anticipation for future romance expansions is high, the current system shouldn't be overlooked. The dialogue is rich and realistic, often delightfully flirty, making the existing interactions deeply satisfying.

Even the early cutscenes, while potentially interpretable as platonic, are cleverly ambiguous, allowing for romantic interpretation based on context. The relationships deepen gradually, creating a rewarding sense of progression. This carefully paced romance is exceptionally fulfilling, even without explicit "dates."

The November update also introduced the Shooting Star Festival, a summer event allowing you to initiate a date-like experience with eligible NPCs (requiring four hearts). Currently, you can share a stargazing evening with Caldarus, though this doesn't trigger a date at the Summit location like with other options. This may change with March 2025's update, which is expected to unlock Caldarus's full romance questline.

In conclusion, while official "dates" aren't currently a feature in Fields of Mistria, the existing romance system offers a compelling and engaging experience that will likely satisfy players until the feature's full implementation.

NOTE: Fields of Mistria is in Early Access; content is subject to change. This information is accurate as of Version 0.12.4 and will be updated as needed.

Fields of Mistria is available now in Early Access.