Fields of Mistria's Major Update Arrives July 21

The third major update for Fields of Mistria is on its way, bringing a new dating system, fresh quests, numerous quality-of-life improvements, and more! Continue reading for a comprehensive overview of all the exciting new features coming to the game.

Fields of Mistria's Third Major Update Launches July 21

Heart Events, Dating, Monsters, Decorations, QoL Enhancements & More

Fields of Mistria will release its third major update on July 21, 2025, following its Early Access launch last year. This significant content drop introduces romance mechanics through a new dating system, raises the maximum heart and skill levels, adds new events and quests, refines the user experience with numerous quality-of-life tweaks, and much more. While the developers have shared a roadmap on Twitter, here are the key highlights you can look forward to.

New Dating Feature Lets You Romance Your Favorite Villager

This update caters to all players, delivering several highly requested features from the community since the game's Early Access debut. A major focus is on deepening relationships with the beloved NPC villagers. Players who have already maxed out their friendship hearts can now pursue even closer bonds with their favorite characters. The update introduces eight new heart events, offering unique scenarios that provide deeper insight into each villager's personal story and character.

The long-anticipated dating mechanic has finally arrived. If you've had your eye on a particular villager, you can now officially ask them out on a date. While Fields of Mistria has always featured romantic dialogue and situations, this is the first time players can initiate formal dates with characters.

For those who prefer deep platonic friendships over romance, a new Best Friend route is also available, allowing you to strengthen your bond without any romantic involvement.

Continue Your Quest to Restore Mistria

You'll have more opportunities than ever to assist the residents of Mistria and engage with the community. Following the update, the Request Board will feature additional tasks alongside new Town Repair Quests, advancing your progress in revitalizing Mistria. The Museum will also expand with new collectible sets and their associated rewards, giving you a place to showcase your findings. If you've already achieved Renown Level 90, the cap is being raised, allowing you to earn even more valuable rewards.

New Skill Perks and Expanded Storage Solutions

Revitalizing Mistria becomes more streamlined with increased skill caps and new skill perks. Farming, fishing, foraging, and exploration will feel smoother and more rewarding. As your collections expand with these new abilities, storage management is simplified through quality-of-life upgrades, including larger chests and a convenient auto-deposit feature that lets you transfer items to existing stacks with a single click.

Beyond these core features, players can anticipate new monsters, Sunday Market vendors, additional cosmetics, a seasonal festival, and a greenhouse to fulfill all your gardening ambitions.

For a full breakdown of all the new content when the update goes live, visit the official Fields of Mistria website for the complete patch notes.