Fields of Mistria 1.0 Is Here – The Best Farm Sim Since Stardew Valley?
After two years in Early Access, NPC Studio's charming farm life RPG has officially launched its 1.0 update with marriage, full story completion, new dungeons, and over 97% positive reviews on Steam.
Published August 9, 2026
Fields of Mistria, the beloved farm life simulation RPG from NPC Studio, has officially left Early Access with its 1.0 launch on August 5, 2026 — exactly two years to the day after it first arrived on Steam.
The 1.0 update is a substantial one. Players can now marry and start a family with 10 romanceable NPCs, each with their own wedding event and proposal story. The heart cap has been raised to 10, and new relationship events deepen the bonds with Mistria's quirky townsfolk.
Beyond romance, the full release adds new dungeons, quests, NPC requests, museum sets, skill perks, furniture and decor, and mount skins. The core storyline — repairing the town after a devastating earthquake — is now fully completable from start to finish.
Early Access players already knew what they had. The game sits at a staggering 97.7% positive rating on Steam from over 22,000 reviews. PC Gamer called it "the best farm sim since Stardew Valley," and with the 1.0 polish, that comparison feels earned.
At just $13.99 with a confirmed price lock (no increase from Early Access), Fields of Mistria is an absurdly good value. It's Steam Deck Verified and runs beautifully on the go.
For anyone who has been waiting for the "complete" experience before diving in: the wait is over. Mistria is ready for you.
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