Access to the EX quests, master sword trials, and new, epic Shrines that define the post-game experience.
| Feature | Status | | :--- | :--- | | | 1.6.0 | | Save Data Compatibility | Compatible with all previous versions. | | DLC Requirement | No new DLC content added. | | Motion Controls | Unchanged. | | Graphics/Performance | Unchanged (Resolution and Frame Rate caps maintained). |
The most publicized feature of the patch was its integration with Nintendo's quirky cardboard crafting kit: Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit . This update made the entire world of Hyrule—from the grassy plains to the fiery peaks of Death Mountain—playable in virtual reality.
, released on , was a pivotal technical patch that introduced Nintendo Labo VR support and significantly improved performance for Nintendo Switch users. Key Features & Changes
| Version | Release Date | Key Features / Changes | |---------|--------------|------------------------| | 1.0.0 | March 2017 | Launch version – full of glitches (infinite arrows, early Master Sword) | | 1.1.0 | March 2017 | Improved frame rate, added loading screen tips, removed arrow farming | | 1.2.0 | May 2017 | Added “Sort” function to inventory, improved stability | | 1.3.0 | June 2017 | Master Trials DLC support, added Hero’s Path, Travel Medallion | | 1.5.0 | March 2019 | Champions’ Ballad DLC, more voice language options, general fixes | | | Nov 2019 | Removed Apparatus Storage, minor stability fixes |
Completing all four (Vah Ruta, Vah Rudania, Vah Medoh, and Vah Naboris) only accounts for of total completion, but they are essential for the story.
: Utilizing multi-shot bows and shock arrows to overload the game's cache memory functions perfectly for item duplication.
More importantly, the update patched several memory-management issues. Breath of the Wild is famous for its "chemistry engine," but that complexity came at a cost. Over long play sessions, the game’s framerate would occasionally stutter in heavily forested areas like Korok Forest. Update 1.6.0 refined this memory allocation, offering a slightly smoother experience for players still exploring Hyrule years after launch. It was a final act of polish—a developer sweeping the floor one last time after the guests have left.
Access to the EX quests, master sword trials, and new, epic Shrines that define the post-game experience.
| Feature | Status | | :--- | :--- | | | 1.6.0 | | Save Data Compatibility | Compatible with all previous versions. | | DLC Requirement | No new DLC content added. | | Motion Controls | Unchanged. | | Graphics/Performance | Unchanged (Resolution and Frame Rate caps maintained). |
The most publicized feature of the patch was its integration with Nintendo's quirky cardboard crafting kit: Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit . This update made the entire world of Hyrule—from the grassy plains to the fiery peaks of Death Mountain—playable in virtual reality.
, released on , was a pivotal technical patch that introduced Nintendo Labo VR support and significantly improved performance for Nintendo Switch users. Key Features & Changes
| Version | Release Date | Key Features / Changes | |---------|--------------|------------------------| | 1.0.0 | March 2017 | Launch version – full of glitches (infinite arrows, early Master Sword) | | 1.1.0 | March 2017 | Improved frame rate, added loading screen tips, removed arrow farming | | 1.2.0 | May 2017 | Added “Sort” function to inventory, improved stability | | 1.3.0 | June 2017 | Master Trials DLC support, added Hero’s Path, Travel Medallion | | 1.5.0 | March 2019 | Champions’ Ballad DLC, more voice language options, general fixes | | | Nov 2019 | Removed Apparatus Storage, minor stability fixes |
Completing all four (Vah Ruta, Vah Rudania, Vah Medoh, and Vah Naboris) only accounts for of total completion, but they are essential for the story.
: Utilizing multi-shot bows and shock arrows to overload the game's cache memory functions perfectly for item duplication.
More importantly, the update patched several memory-management issues. Breath of the Wild is famous for its "chemistry engine," but that complexity came at a cost. Over long play sessions, the game’s framerate would occasionally stutter in heavily forested areas like Korok Forest. Update 1.6.0 refined this memory allocation, offering a slightly smoother experience for players still exploring Hyrule years after launch. It was a final act of polish—a developer sweeping the floor one last time after the guests have left.