In practical terms, this meant:
The core addition highlighted in the official Nintendo release notes for version 1.6.0 was full compatibility with the from the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit .
That’s it. No Korok mask tweak, no Trial of the Sword cheese fixes, no new gear. zelda botw 1.6.0 update
While 1.6.0 was the final major content update for several years, the game has since received further updates following the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
For the average player, 1.6.0 is a stability upgrade. For a speedrunner, it is a nightmare. The Breath of the Wild speedrunning leaderboards (managed by Speedrun.com) now have a fractured landscape. In practical terms, this meant: The core addition
: Reduced from roughly 31 seconds down to 21 seconds.
Beyond VR, the 1.6.0 update introduced a "boost mode" for the Nintendo Switch CPU during loading screens. According to technical analysis from sources like NintendoSoup , loading times were nearly cut in half: While 1
Physical cartridges that shipped after April 2019 may already have the update pre-installed. Check the version number on the title screen (bottom right corner).
Subtle micro-stutters and engine crashes during highly chaotic combat encounters—such as fighting multiple Guardians simultaneously—were heavily mitigated.