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Subscribe to the world's #1 PC gaming mag Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£35.99Subscribe now Essential Hardware Dune: Awakening PC Gaming Show Recommended reading Tales of Seikyu is coming to early access this month, meaning I can finally continue my journey into its enchanting world of dateable yokai Norland's 'big summer update' is even larger than March's 'damn big update', introducing a politics system, a new economy and more authentically medieval buildings to the Crusader Kings-inspired colony sim Survival & Crafting Mech farming sim Lightyear Frontier is getting a complete overhaul, adding a bigger map, massive tornados, and an interplanetary delivery cannon: 'It's been clear that we were not living up to the fantasy' Hello Kitty Island Adventure is getting its first major content update today, including a new area, more visitors, and the ability to finally place items on tables City Builder 'There's still a lot to do': One year later, Slavic Magic reveals what's next for Manor Lords, including AI progress, a new way to view records, and a team expansion Runaway city-building success Manor Lords is getting a major overhaul to its systems: 'It's not just a new feature or two. It's a full rework' Necesse looks like top-down Terraria, and that's the magic combination to get my attention for its 1.0 release date reveal Fields of Mistria Fields of Mistria's third major update arrives on Monday, including one huge NPC upgrade Stevie Bonifield 20 July 2025 Fields of Mistria's third early access update is all about romance (and best friends). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: NPC Studio) Fans of cozy farming sim Fields of Mistria will want to keep an eye out for a major update on Monday, especially if you've been courting a special someone in the game. The third big early access update, which drops at 12:00 PM EST on July 21, includes a game-changing expansion to Fields of Mistria's romance system and even allows you to choose a best friend in addition to a special friend. The Fields of Mistria devs might not be naming their updates, but if they were, this one would be the Romance Update. It increases the max NPC heart level (your approval meter for the various townsfolk) from six to eight, adds new heart and dialogue events for the new max level, and even introduces a dating mechanic. It's worth noting, the eight-heart event has separate "Romance" and "Best Friend" routes, which is great news for those of us who just want to spend more time with the non-romanceable NPCs like Olric or Dozy. However, the "dating mechanic" feature remains mysterious–presumably it will introduce cutscenes or some sort of quest for going on dates with romanceable NPCs, similar to the scenes you unlock for heart events. Related Articles Tales of Seikyu is coming to early access this month, meaning I can finally continue my journey into its enchanting world of dateable yokai Norland's 'big summer update' is even larger than March's 'damn big update', introducing a politics system, a new economy and more authentically medieval buildings to the Crusader Kings-inspired colony sim Mech farming sim Lightyear Frontier is getting a complete overhaul, adding a bigger map, massive tornados, and an interplanetary delivery cannon: 'It's been clear that we were not living up to the fantasy' While romance is the highlight of the upcoming update, it's not the only thing to look forward to. If you like hoarding all the items in the game like me, you'll be excited to hear there are going to be new museum sets and rewards as well as new cosmetic drops from monsters. You may notice some new faces in the mines, too, since there are new monsters coming. If you've hit a wall on those pricey house expansions, this update will help with that. It includes an additional home upgrade along with new furniture and decor, larger storage chests, and even a greenhouse. The storage chest UI is getting a refresh, as well (hopefully it will include a "deposit similar" button). To top it all off, we're also getting two new unlockable Saturday Market vendors, an increased max town renown level, increased max skill levels, new skill perks, and a mysterious new festival. If you haven't given Fields of Mistria a try yet, now is the perfect time. It has quickly become my favorite cozy game, unseating Stardew Valley thanks to its nostalgic art style, great music, fantastic NPC cast, and engaging lore that delves into magic and archaeology. The NPCs are arguably the best part of the game, though, which is exactly why the July update is the perfect reason to return to Fields of Mistria or dive in for the first time. 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Tales of Seikyu is coming to early access this month, meaning I can finally continue my journey into its enchanting world of dateable yokai Norland's 'big summer update' is even larger than March's 'damn big update', introducing a politics system, a new economy and more authentically medieval buildings to the Crusader Kings-inspired colony sim Mech farming sim Lightyear Frontier is getting a complete overhaul, adding a bigger map, massive tornados, and an interplanetary delivery cannon: 'It's been clear that we were not living up to the fantasy' Hello Kitty Island Adventure is getting its first major content update today, including a new area, more visitors, and the ability to finally place items on tables 'There's still a lot to do': One year later, Slavic Magic reveals what's next for Manor Lords, including AI progress, a new way to view records, and a team expansion Runaway city-building success Manor Lords is getting a major overhaul to its systems: 'It's not just a new feature or two. 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