We may earn a commission when you buy through links in our articles. Learn more.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp update 5.0 introduces the Merry Memories subscription

Find out everything about the new Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp update, including the latest paid subscription, home screen widget, new features, and more

A view of lots of characters available in the new Animal Crossing Pocket Camp update.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp update 5.0, the first major update of 2022, is available now. The update brings new features, like doubling the number of visitors you can have in your campsite, as well as a new diary system called the Pocket Planner, and a widget to go on your phones home screen if it’s compatible.

The most notable addition in the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp update is the new Merry Memories subscription, which gives you access to extra customisation features in the Pocket Planner, like different designs and new stickers to put in their event calendar. This is the third paid subscription in the game and costs $0.99 a month.

As well this subscription, update 5.0 increases the number of visitors allowed on your campsite from eight to sixteen. There’s also a home screen widget for your phone which displays the date and messages from your villagers. If you need more Pocket Camp goodness, we’ve got some info on the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp AR cabins, as well as a Fire Emblem: Heroes tier list if you’re looking to change things up.

You can find out more about the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp update in the tweet below. Even if you’re not that interested, it’s worth a watch for the lovely music alone.

If you get tired of hanging out with your villagers after the Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp update, why not check out our list of the best idle games on mobile or our best gacha games list for something a little more engaging.