Summary
Over three months after entering early access,Fields of Mistriareleased its version 0.12.0 update, the first major content patch for the hit indie game. The newFields of Mistriaupdate brought some quality-of-life updates, raised the cap on heart levels for romanceable NPCs, and introduced new skills and the ability to ride mounts.
Taking inspiration from games likeStardew Valleyand 90s anime likeSailor Moon,Fields of Mistriawas developed by the Chicago-based NPC Studio. Between its art design, affordable $13.99 price tag, and compatibility with the Steam Deck, Fields of Mistria quickly became a hit with indie game fans. Even three months after hitting the market,Fields of Mistriaretained an overwhelmingly positive ratingof 98% on Steam at the time of writing. With more content patches planned that will increase heart levels and add more dungeon biomes into the mix,Fields of Mistriais showing no signs of slowing down.
Aspart ofFields of Mistria’s early access roadmap,the first major content update has plenty of changes to unpack.According to the game’s Steam blog,Fields of Mistriaversion 0.12.0 has a download size of approximately 50 MB. With Patch 0.12.0, the heart level cap for characters who can be romanced has increased from four to six, and new heart events to match the new cap have been added along with more dialogue. New monsters and cosmetic drops have been added to the mines, and various cosmetic additions have been given to player avatars, animals, and furniture. A new event called the Shooting Star Festival can be experienced during the 28th day of the Summer, and new objectives called Crown Requests have been added for players at renown level 50 or higher.
Along with the increased heart level cap, renown levels can now go up to 70, andFields of Mistriaskills can reach level 45.Fields of Mistriaplayers can now use Tier 4 skill perks, and can saddle up some farm animals to use as mounts. The mount riding skill is unlocked after repairing Hayden’s barn, and animals such as cows and horses can be used to quickly travel through Mistria on foot. Shortly afterFields of Mistriaversion 0.12.0 went live, a smaller 0.12.1 update was released to address a bug that caused some farm objects to disappear. Patch 0.12.1 also fixed a crash that was caused by the “Restocking Mistria’s Food Reserves” quest chain.
Between ongoing support and its reputation asa cozy game with plenty of romance options,Fields of Mistriahas quickly become one of 2024’s top indie games. It remains to be seen what changes NPC Studio will make through early access.
Fields of Mistria Version 0.12.0 Notes (July 02, 2025)
Patch notes will feature a 🌼 emoji whenever the change is based on community feedback and bug reporting!
Fields of Mistria
WHERE TO PLAY
Get ready to begin a brand-new life in a world that’s brimming with possibilities!Mistria, an idyllic village tucked between forest and sea, has offered you an overgrown but full-of-potential homestead in exchange for your assistance. Restore the town to its former glory after an earthquake wreaks havoc and strange magic begins to flow through the land.In this spiritual successor to the Farm-Sim RPGs of the late 90s & onward, build the farm of your dreams as you discover magic, romance, and adventure!Game Features:Customize your character , home and farm to suit your style!Farm, Fish, Mine & Craft your way to a revitalized townFind your ideal match with one of 12 marriage candidatesNote: Heart progression past 6 hearts and Marriage itself will be added via future updates.Raise adorable animals & breed rare color variantsUnlock magic that will aid you during farming & adventuringEnjoy the changing seasons with new quests, festivals, and even villager outfits!Get to know 30+ villagers and follow their storiesBattle foes and discover treasures as you explore ancient ruinsAnd so much more!
