Fields of Mistria Is Getting a Big Update Next Week

Fields of Mistria is getting a big update on July 21, NPC Studio has announced. The upcoming content drop will introduce new romance features, additional monsters, and more skill perks, among other Fields of Mistria novelties.

August 10 will mark the first anniversary of Fields of Mistria launching in early access. Since then, the Stardew Valley-like life sim has received nine minor and two major updates.

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Continuing this trend, NPC Studio recently announced the game's third major update, which is planned to roll out on Monday, July 21. As was the case with the prior Fields of Mistria patches, this upcoming release doesn't have an official name attached to it, though that's not to say that it isn't substantial. On the contrary, it's set to revamp several aspects of the game, including Fields of Mistria's romance system, which will now include a proper dating mechanic.

Fields of Mistria Introducing New Romance and Friendship Events

One of the highlights of the new Fields of Mistria update is a new NPC Heart cap, which is being raised from six to eight hearts. Players will hence be able to spend more time building up their approval rating with various characters. The reward for hitting the raised cap arrives in the form of new events, one for each dateable character. NPC Studio also implemented eight-heart events for the friendship route.

Fields of Mistria's Dating System Remains a Mystery

The Chicago-based developer previously confirmed that marriage will be added to its hit life sim, and the introduction of dating appears to bring the game one step closer to that goal. However, the company has shared few details about the upcoming mechanic, leaving fans to speculate about what it might involve. Based on the currently available Fields of Mistria content, dating may either be implemented as a repeatable activity or take the form of a finite quest line.

The July 21 update is also set to introduce new Mines monsters, as well as additional cosmetic drops that players can earn from defeating them. Monster variant mechanics are also being refined as part of the upcoming release, NPC Studio said, without elaborating on the matter. Beyond that, the new patch will raise skills caps from level 45 to 60, add Tier 4 and 5 skill perks, and expand customization options with more player cosmetics, furniture, and decor. The new content drop will mark the first major Fields of Mistria update since the March 2025 patch, which bumped the game's version number up to 0.13.0.