Pokemon HOME Version 3.0 update and Scarlet and Violet connectivity: Maintenance schedule, release date, and server downtime

The long-awaited Pokemon HOME Version 3.0 update (Scarlet and Violet connectivity) has been confirmed to undergo maintenance at 5 pm PDT on May 29, 2023. Players will be unable to use the app during this time. Maintenance is slated to finish by 11 pm PDT on May 30, 2023. It could be done earlier based on the official Pokemon Twitter account's wording.

This article will include two countdowns. One is for when maintenance starts, and the other is for when Pokemon HOME will be usable again. The Version 3.0 update applies to the Nintendo Switch eShop, iOS, and Android apps. After the update goes live, players will be able to transfer their favorite Pokemon over to Scarlet and Violet.

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Pokemon HOME Version 3.0: Maintenance schedule for all regions and server downtime

The convenient thing about a countdown is that it applies to everybody, regardless of the time zone they normally use. HOME will undergo maintenance at 5 pm on May 29, 2023, which is the exact time and date used in the above embed.

There is no need to manually convert timezones, although readers could calculate it based on the remaining time shown in this countdown. Note that the above embed is solely for when maintenance starts. Its end time is reflected in the next one shown below.

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When will Pokemon HOME servers be back up?

According to Serebii, Pokemon HOME's Version 3.0 maintenance will take around 6 hours (until 6 am UTC). Once that is done, players will slowly be let in around the world "over the next day to ease server load."

The update is reportedly available to be downloaded on mobile devices and Nintendo Switch.

The server maintenance for Pokemon HOME 3.0 is finally over, and players will slowly get access to the same. The official patch notes for update 3.0 and its highlights can be read here.

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What to expect with the Pokemon HOME Version 3.0 update?

The two tweets shown above come from the official Pokemon Twitter account regarding HOME's Version 3.0 update. One of the big selling points for this patch is the ability to add some connectivity between this app and Scarlet and Violet.

That means you can transfer select Pokemon from the following games to Scarlet and Violet:

• Legends: Arceus
• Sword
• Shield
• Let's Go Eevee!
• Let's Go Pikachu!
• GO
• Bank
• Brilliant Diamond
• Shining Pearl

You can also transfer from Scarlet and Violet to these titles (assuming the Pokemon in question is in the other game's Pokedex):

• Legends: Arceus
• Sword
• Shield
• Brilliant Diamond
• Shining Pearl

A full list of what is eligible for transfer to the new games should be officially revealed later.

Note: The above date in this tweet is incorrect since it was posted when May 24 was the initial update day. Otherwise, the other details are still relevant.

The new connectivity between Pokemon HOME and Scarlet and Violet will include some free gifts. If you use both the app and one of the latter two games, you can receive the following starters with their Hidden Abilities:

• Sprigatito
• Fueoco
• Quaxly

The upcoming update is something that Scarlet and Violet players have been eagerly looking forward to since the two games' initial launch last year. The aforementioned countdowns should be helpful to anybody wondering when they will be able to enjoy the new content.