Gamers were thrilled on May 18 when The Pokémon Company hinted that Pokémon HOME would soon work with Scarlet and Violet. They targeted May 23 for the update. But things changed after a May 19 announcement. The Pokémon Company said the update date was now uncertain.
Update Delay
Sadly, this means the features set for HOME version 3.0.0, including SV game support, won’t come out as planned. It seems this May 23 release date might have been a mix-up.
A tweet from Pokémon’s official account admitted the mistake. They said version 3.0.0 does not have a release date yet but urged fans to stay tuned.
No clear reason for the delay was given. However, a site called Serebii called it a “miscommunication.” They now say the release date is “to be announced” but coming soon.
Fan Disappointment
This update was big news for Pokémon fans. Many flooded social media, eager for details about when HOME would support the latest games.
Some fans expressed their frustration. One said they felt disrespected by the postponement. Another guessed the delay might be due to bugs in the Scarlet and Violet games.
Disappointment grew as this news came shortly after a game issue paused a Scarlet and Violet event. Pokémon Go users are also dealing with their own challenges, adding to the frustration.
Looking Ahead
Despite the setback, many were initially excited for the update’s new features. These included a Mystery Gift and a Move Relearner in the app. Now, we all must wait for more news from The Pokémon Company on when the HOME update will finally happen.
This delay has cooled off the excitement for now. However, the Pokémon community remains hopeful for positive news soon. Keep an eye out for further updates on when Pokémon HOME will expand its support to include Scarlet and Violet.