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.Pokemon HOME Version 3.0: Maintenance schedule for all regions and server downtimeThe 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.When will Pokemon HOME servers be back up?Serebii.net@SerebiiNetSerebii Note: The Pokémon HOME maintenance has now begun. This maintenance is planned to run for 6 hours until 06:00 UTC, with the Scarlet & Violet update releasing during it, and will then gradually let players in over the next day to ease server loadserebii.net5865995Serebii Note: The Pokémon HOME maintenance has now begun. This maintenance is planned to run for 6 hours until 06:00 UTC, with the Scarlet & Violet update releasing during it, and will then gradually let players in over the next day to ease server loadserebii.net https://t.co/X1ifNEIRgOAccording 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."Serebii.net@SerebiiNetSerebii Update: The Pokémon HOME Update is now available to download on mobile and Nintendo Switch. Adds connectivity with Scarlet and Violet when the maintenance ends serebii.net/index2.shtml16641Serebii Update: The Pokémon HOME Update is now available to download on mobile and Nintendo Switch. Adds connectivity with Scarlet and Violet when the maintenance ends serebii.net/index2.shtml https://t.co/ybN7CFupnXThe update is reportedly available to be downloaded on mobile devices and Nintendo Switch.Serebii.net@SerebiiNetSerebii Note: The Pokémon HOME maintenance is over and access is now rolling out to players in a staggered manner to prevent server crashes. Our coverage has begun, with details being added @ serebii.net11722Serebii Note: The Pokémon HOME maintenance is over and access is now rolling out to players in a staggered manner to prevent server crashes. Our coverage has begun, with details being added @ serebii.net https://t.co/7yTeVWFY8lThe 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.What to expect with the Pokemon HOME Version 3.0 update?Pokémon@PokemonMaintenance to update Pokémon HOME to version 3.0.0 is scheduled to begin on Monday, 5/29 at 5pm PT. Pokémon HOME will not be available during this maintenance.6850985Maintenance to update Pokémon HOME to version 3.0.0 is scheduled to begin on Monday, 5/29 at 5pm PT. Pokémon HOME will not be available during this maintenance.Pokémon@PokemonNote that this update could take until 5/30 at 11pm PT to complete. Thank you for your patience.1656160Note that this update could take until 5/30 at 11pm PT to complete. Thank you for your patience.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: ArceusSwordShieldLet's Go Eevee!Let's Go Pikachu!GOBankBrilliant DiamondShining PearlYou can also transfer from Scarlet and Violet to these titles (assuming the Pokemon in question is in the other game's Pokedex):Legends: ArceusSwordShieldBrilliant DiamondShining PearlA full list of what is eligible for transfer to the new games should be officially revealed later.Pokémon@PokemonStarting 5/24, get special Pokémon when you link Pokémon HOME with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet!You’ll be able to receive a Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly with Hidden Abilities as Mystery Gifts in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME.#PokemonScarletViolet 201894495Starting 5/24, get special Pokémon when you link Pokémon HOME with Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet!You’ll be able to receive a Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly with Hidden Abilities as Mystery Gifts in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME.#PokemonScarletViolet ❤️💜 https://t.co/sL5v6mSqgTNote: 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:SprigatitoFueocoQuaxlyThe 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.