Can You Date People in Fields of Mistria?

Fields of Mistria: Can You Actually Date the Romance Options?

Fields of Mistria, renowned for its well-developed romance options and engaging storylines, leaves players wondering: can you go on dates with the available romanceable characters?

The short answer is a nuanced "no," at least not in the traditional sense. However, the existing romance system is incredibly rich and rewarding, easily justifying the game's price point. The November 2024 update significantly enhanced this system.

The heart system, previously capped at four hearts, now extends to six, with added events marking relationship milestones at two, four, and six hearts. Future updates are planned to expand this even further to eight and ten hearts, but no concrete dates have been announced beyond the upcoming March 2025 update (which won't include a heart cap increase or new events).

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While the delay in full-fledged dating might disappoint some, the current implementation is exceptional. The dialogue is realistic and often flirty, adding to the romantic tension. Even early events, while potentially interpreted platonically, leave room for romantic interpretation, creating a satisfyingly gradual progression.

The Shooting Star Festival, introduced in a recent update, offers a form of dating with eligible NPCs (requiring four hearts). While you can share a stargazing moment with Caldarus, a full date at the Summit location, like with other characters, is currently unavailable. This might change with the March 2025 update, which promises to unlock Caldarus's romance questline.

In conclusion, while official "dates" aren't currently a feature, Fields of Mistria offers a compelling and deeply satisfying romantic experience. The existing content provides ample engagement until the full dating mechanic is implemented.

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 accordingly.

Fields of Mistria is available now in Early Access.