Be sure to check out which mementos you want before starting a new game.

Chart your course to victory in Civilization 7… so long as you know how.

But, with so many different mementos, you might be wondering the best way to unlock them all.

Various Mementos in Civ 7.

How Do Mementos Work?

Here are a few examplesof mementos you’re free to unlock as you play.

Shisa Necklace

Gain 100 Influence when you become the Suzerain of a City-State.

The pyramids situated beside a modern city in Civilization 7

Mementos offer a wide range of buffsthat aren’t just limited to one aspect of gameplay.

They can affect everything from military strategy to your treasury to diplomacy.

Luckily, this is pretty straightforward.

Various mementos next to the leader Augustus in Civ 7.

The only way to unlock these slots is toearn meta-progressionthrough your Foundation Path.

Here are some examplesof Foundation Challenges.

Foundation Challenge

This Land Is My Land

Settle your first town.

The Foundation Path progression screen in Civilization 7.

Full House

Load four units into a Commander.

Outpacing Capacity

Exceed Max Settlement Cap by one.

There are two ways to start unlocking mementos, listed below.

Various challenges for the Foundation Path in Civilization 7.

Before each campaign begins, consider two things.

Another great way to unlock mementos quickly is to specifically go for challenges that have higher XP levels.

These can all be found in the Challenges sub-tab of the player meta-progression menu.

Two leaders negotiating a peace treaty in Civilization 7.

Many Leader Challenges are also repeatable, and allow you to earn XP multiple times.

Adjacency makes a big return in Civilization 7.

It’s more important than ever to plan out your cities as you expand.

The Oxford University Wonder being built in Civ 7.

The colosseum in Civilization 7 (1)

Triple-A Games

Sid Meier’s Civilization 7