Then... silence. For over a year and a half, Nintendo abandoned numbered updates for BotW. Players assumed the game was complete. Then, on , Version 1.6.0 dropped without warning.
Popular exploits like Menu Overloading (for item duplication), Bow of Light glitches, and Wall Clipping (Dark Beast Ganon) still function perfectly on this version.
Approximately 450MB (varies slightly by region) Release Date: November 18, 2019 (NA/EU) / November 19, 2019 (JP)
This update significantly reduced loading times when fast-traveling across Hyrule or entering Shrines.
Improved general gameplay stability and addressed minor logic errors. If you're interested, I can: botw update 1.6.0
If you haven’t yet updated your copy of Breath of the Wild, here’s how to get version 1.6.0:
: The update included minor technical adjustments to improve the overall gameplay experience. Draft Post: "Hyrule in VR & Faster Travels!"
Players use standard controllers while looking through the cardboard Toy-Con goggles. Technical Performance and Optimization
Walk you through how to on 1.6.0.
To update your copy of Breath of the Wild to version 1.6.0, follow these steps:
: Version 1.6.0 is the preferred version for use with emulators like Sudachi or Cemu , as it is the most stable release that includes all official DLC content (Trial of the Sword and The Champions' Ballad). How to Update
The Legacy of BOTW Update 1.6.0: VR, Hidden Boosts, and the Speedrunning Golden Era
The VR mode, while a novel way to experience the game, received a mixed reception from players. Players assumed the game was complete
This version fixed various minor bugs and improved overall system stability to ensure a smoother experience during intensive gameplay.
Loading a save or fast-traveling between Shrines is significantly quicker. In some tests, wait times dropped from 26 seconds down to just 14 seconds . 🛠️ Stability and Glitches
: A foundational exploit allowing Link to continuously run at maximum sprinting speeds without consuming any stamina, simply by rapidly tapping the whistle button while mashing the run input.
Breath of the Wild is famous—or infamous—for its vast array of glitches, from simple duplication exploits to complex tricks that allow speedrunners to bypass major portions of the game. Every update risks patching these beloved techniques, and 1.6.0 was no exception. Here’s how the speedrunning community reacted: In some tests