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 right now?

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 confirm the existing romance system is incredibly rewarding and well worth the $13.99 Steam price tag.

The November 2024 update significantly enhanced the romance system, raising the maximum relationship level from four hearts to six, and adding new heart events for each romanceable NPC. These events, featuring playable cutscenes, unlock at two, four, and six hearts, with plans for eight- and ten-heart events in future updates. However, no concrete dates have been announced beyond the upcoming March 2025 update, which won't include a higher heart cap or new heart events.

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While the anticipation for future romance developments is high, new players shouldn't be discouraged by the current limitations. The existing romance system is exceptional, thanks to the rich, realistic, and subtly flirty dialogue.

Even the early heart events, while potentially interpreted as platonic, are cleverly ambiguous, leaving room for romantic interpretation, creating a satisfyingly gradual deepening of relationships. This measured approach makes the romantic progression feel incredibly rewarding, despite the lack of explicit "dates."

The latest update introduced the Shooting Star Festival, a summer event that allows you to initiate a date-like experience with eligible NPCs (requiring four hearts). You can currently share a stargazing evening with Caldarus, although this doesn't trigger a date at the Summit location like with other characters. This might change with the March 2025 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 provides a compelling and satisfying experience, leaving players plenty to enjoy until the feature is fully implemented.

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

Fields of Mistria is available now in Early Access.