Fields of Mistria has been one of my most-loved games this year despite still being a relatively humble early access offering. It's set to be a genuinely fantastic contender in the Stardew-like space, even more so now that developer NPC Studio has released its first major patch.
Arguably the most important thing here is that I can schmooze a little more with Mistria's most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes. Levelling up friendship has been relatively basic until now, with only four out of ten hearts achievable and a distinct lack of any romance. This update bumps the cap up to six hearts, along with a much-needed heart event for dateable NPCs. Still no marriage yet—that's coming in a future update—but it's a nice step forward in growing closer to characters I've already become mighty fond of.
