Unlocking all objects for Creative Mode in Momento requires finding specific collectibles called 'Memory Echoes' hidden within each of the four main story chapters. This complete momento creative mode unlock objects guide provides a full checklist of every item and the precise location of the Echo needed to add it to your creative palette. You don't get them just by completing a chapter; you must interact with the specific Echo object.
Each of the main story acts—The Sunken Study, The Gilded Aviary, The Clockwork Heart, and The Lunar Observatory—contains one major Memory Echo. Finding it instantly unlocks that chapter's entire themed set of objects for use in Creative Mode. Miss an Echo, and you'll have to revisit the chapter to claim your items.
How Do Unlocks Actually Work?
It's a common point of confusion. Simply finishing a chapter's main story quest does not grant you its associated cosmetic items for Creative Mode. The game ties these unlocks to a single, well-hidden object in each of the four main chapters: a Memory Echo.
These Echoes look like shimmering, fractured crystals that hum with a low, tonal frequency when you're nearby. They are often tucked away off the main path, rewarding exploration. Once you find and interact with an Echo (by holding the 'Focus' button), a notification will confirm the item set has been added to your Creative Mode inventory permanently. This unlock is account-wide and persists across all saves.
If you've finished the story but are missing items, you can use the 'Chapter Select' feature from the main menu to go back and hunt for these Echoes without replaying the entire game. Your progress is saved the moment you touch the Echo, so you can exit the chapter immediately afterward.
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Chapter 1: The Sunken Study Items
The first set of unlocks comes from the waterlogged library of the forgotten scholar. These items carry a theme of antique academia, perfect for building a cozy, intellectual retreat. The objects are generally made of dark wood, worn leather, and tarnished brass.
Where to Find the Memory Echo
After solving the pressure-plate puzzle to lower the grand staircase, proceed down. Instead of heading right toward the main objective (the Ornate Compass), go left into a dark, flooded corridor. At the end of this dead-end hall, behind a collapsed bookshelf, you'll find a small, dry alcove. The Scholar's Echo rests on a stone pedestal here.
Unlocked Objects Checklist
| Item Name | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Grandfather Clock | Furniture | A tall, non-functional clock perpetually stuck at 3:17. |
| Scholar's Desk | Furniture | A large oak desk with intricate carvings. |
| Leather Armchair | Furniture | A comfortable, well-worn reading chair. |
| Celestial Globe | Decoration | A brass globe depicting fictional constellations. |
| Astrolabe | Decoration | A complex, multi-ringed brass navigation tool. |
| Stacks of Books | Decoration | Several arrangements of dusty, leather-bound tomes. |
| Ornate Rug | Flooring | A faded but beautiful rug with geometric patterns. |
| Candle Sconce | Lighting | A wall-mounted brass sconce with a perpetual flame. |
Chapter 2: The Gilded Aviary Items
This chapter unlocks a set of delicate, nature-inspired objects with a focus on wrought iron, flowering plants, and mosaics. It's the ideal set for creating serene gardens, balconies, and open-air structures.
Where to Find the Memory Echo
Progress through the Aviary until you reach the central hub with the four massive chains you need to break. After breaking the third chain, a section of the floor will collapse, opening a new path below. Drop down into this hidden garden area. The Gardener's Echo is nestled in the roots of the giant, glowing tree in the center of this cavern, partially obscured by Moonpetal Blooms.
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Unlocked Objects Checklist
| Item Name | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gilded Cage | Decoration | A large, empty birdcage made of gold-painted iron. |
| Weathered Iron Bench | Furniture | A two-person bench with vine-like metalwork. |
| Ornate Perch | Decoration | A freestanding wooden perch for a bird. |
| Mosaic Tileset | Flooring | A set of colorful, cracked ceramic tiles. |
| Moonpetal Bloom | Flora | A large, gently glowing blue flower in a stone pot. |
| Climbing Ivy | Walls | A wall-covering piece of lush green ivy. |
| Stone Birdbath | Decoration | A simple, moss-covered birdbath. |
| Fountain Spout | Decoration | A lion's head spout that can be attached to walls. |
Chapter 3: The Clockwork Heart Items
For builders who love industrial and steampunk aesthetics, the items from The Clockwork Heart are essential. This set is all about exposed gears, copper piping, pressure gauges, and the inner workings of a forgotten automaton.
Where to Find the Memory Echo
This is the trickiest Echo to find. In the final chamber, where you must restart the giant automaton's heart by redirecting power through three conduits, you'll notice a series of maintenance tunnels below the main platform. Before activating the final conduit, find a ladder on the chamber's far side that leads down into this sub-level. Navigate the steam-pipe maze to a small control room. The Artificer's Echo is sitting on the main console.
Unlocked Objects Checklist
| Item Name | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Interlocking Gears | Walls | A set of large, animated brass gears for wall mounting. |
| Copper Piping | Walls | Various straight and curved sections of copper pipe. |
| Pressure Gauge | Walls | A wall-mounted gauge with a fluctuating needle. |
| Automaton Hand | Decoration | A large, bronze automaton hand resting on a stand. |
| Control Lever | Decoration | A floor-mounted industrial lever. |
| Steel Grate | Flooring | A see-through metal grate flooring panel. |
| Edison Bulb Lamp | Lighting | A desk lamp with a warm, exposed filament bulb. |
| Pneumatic Valve | Decoration | A large, red-handled valve wheel. |
Chapter 4: The Lunar Observatory Items
This final main set provides celestial and crystalline objects, perfect for creating magical, ethereal, or scientific spaces. The theme combines astronomy with strange, otherworldly crystal formations.
Where to Find the Memory Echo
Inside the observatory's main dome, after you've aligned the three lenses to project the star map, a hidden door will open behind the main telescope. This small room is the 'Astromancer's Private Study'. The Astromancer's Echo is on a small table next to a half-finished star chart. Most players miss this, as the main quest directs you to exit the dome immediately after solving the puzzle.
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Unlocked Objects Checklist
| Item Name | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Telescope | Decoration | A massive brass-and-iron telescope. |
| Celestial Orrery | Decoration | An animated model of a fictional solar system. |
| Floating Crystal | Lighting | A shard of glowing purple crystal that hovers in place. |
| Star Chart Display | Walls | A large, illuminated wall panel showing constellations. |
| Observatory Chair | Furniture | A single, high-backed chair with crescent-moon motifs. |
| Meteorite Fragment | Decoration | A chunk of pitted, metallic rock on a display stand. |
| Crystal Cluster | Flora | A floor-based cluster of sharp, purple crystals. |
| Glass Specimen Jar | Decoration | An empty, sealed glass jar for displays. |
Endgame & Secret Unlocks
Beyond the four main chapters, a few exclusive items are tied to overall game completion. These are the ultimate rewards for dedicated players and are not found via Memory Echoes.
- The 'Timeless' Watch (Decoration): Unlocked by achieving the game's 'True Ending'. This requires collecting all 12 'Faded Letters' throughout the story before confronting the final boss. The watch is a golden pocket watch that floats and spins, its hands moving backward.
- The Architect's Monocle (Player Gear): This isn't a placeable object, but a cosmetic for your Creative Mode avatar. It's awarded for achieving 100% completion—finding all Memory Echoes, all Faded Letters, and earning all story-related achievements.
- Shards of the Past (Flooring): This unique flooring material, which looks like shattered glass suspended in darkness, is unlocked simply by rolling the credits for the first time, regardless of the ending you achieve.
A Final Word
With all four Memory Echoes and the completionist rewards, your Creative Mode toolkit will be complete. The core design of Momento encourages you to explore its beautiful, melancholic world thoroughly. The developers have cleverly hidden these powerful creative unlocks just off the beaten path, ensuring that the most dedicated explorers are the ones who can truly build without limits. Now go back and find those missing Echoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to finish a chapter to keep its unlocks?
No. The moment you interact with a Memory Echo, its corresponding item set is permanently unlocked for your account. You can immediately quit the chapter and the items will be available in Creative Mode.
Are any Creative Mode objects permanently missable?
No. Thanks to the 'Chapter Select' feature, you can always return to a chapter to find a Memory Echo you missed on your first playthrough. The 'True Ending' can also be achieved on a repeat of the final chapter after you've collected all the Faded Letters.
Can I use these items in co-op worlds?
Yes. Any object you have unlocked can be placed in your own world. When visiting another player's world, you can place any object that you have unlocked, even if the host has not. They will be able to see and interact with it, but they cannot duplicate it or place it themselves until they unlock it.
What's the fastest way to get all the items?
Play through the story normally once. After the credits roll, use this guide and the 'Chapter Select' menu to jump directly to the relevant sections of each chapter and grab any Memory Echoes you missed. This is much faster than searching for them on your first blind playthrough.