Civilization VII dev diary details the “Legends and Mementos” mechanic

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII launches worldwide for Switch on February 11, 2025, and today brings a fresh dev diary for the game that details a brand-new mechanic, Legends and Mementos.

The Legends System is a “meta progression” system. The “meta” part comes into play because unlike standard progression systems, which are usually tied to the immediate mechanics and goals of the game, meta progression systems are a means of tracking and rewarding progress across multiple playthroughs for the overall game.

The core of the Legends System comes in the form of Paths & Challenges. Like an RPG character, you level up Paths over the course of your Civilization VII games. They’re used to track each Path’s Legend Level, check how close you are to the next, see what kind of unlocks you’ve already received, plus preview what’s to come.

For full details on the Legends and Mementos mechanic, check out the latest Civ VII dev diary.

In Civilization VII, your strategic decisions shape the unique cultural lineage of your evolving empire. Rule as one of many legendary leaders from throughout history and steer the course of your story by choosing a new civilization to represent your empire in each Age of human advancement.

Construct cities and architectural wonders to expand your territory, improve your civilization with technological breakthroughs, and conquer or cooperate with rival civilizations as you explore the far reaches of the unknown world. Pursue prosperity in an immersive solo experience or play with others in online multiplayer.

Whether you choose to follow a path rooted in history or reimagine possibilities to chart your own way forward, build something you believe in and create a legacy that echoes through the Ages in Civilization VII.