The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Version 1.6.0, released in April 2019 but frequently seen in 2021 due to delayed updates, introduced Nintendo Labo VR support and significantly faster load times through technical optimization. This final major feature update allows for full, immersive gameplay in VR and includes bug fixes to enhance overall stability. For more information, visit Nintendo Everything. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Version History
Immersive Hyrule: Players could experience the entire game (except cutscenes) through VR Goggles.
Nintendo Labo VR Compatibility: This patch added full support for the Toy-Con VR Goggles from the Nintendo Labo VR Kit. Players could experience the entire adventure in VR by enabling the "VR Goggles" setting in the System Options menu. botw update 160 2021
Legacy Maintenance: As a title nearing its fourth anniversary at the time of the patch, BotW had already received its major DLC expansions (The Master Trials and The Champions' Ballad). Update 1.6.0 represented the "maintenance phase" of the game's lifecycle.
Version 1.6.0 implemented a "boost mode" that increased the Switch's CPU clock speed during loading screens. This improved loading speeds by roughly The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Version 1
Players can switch the VR view on or off at any time during gameplay. Technical Fixes:
VR Mode Refinement: The most notable aspect of the 1.6.0 update was the continued refinement of the Toy-Con VR Goggles support (part of the Nintendo Labo: VR Kit). The update addressed minor display issues to provide a smoother visual experience when using the VR peripheral. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Version
Have you noticed any changes in BotW after updating to 1.6.0? Share your experience in the comments below (or on our forums). And if you’re moving on to Tears of the Kingdom, remember: stability is its own kind of courage.
Added a "VR Goggles" setting in the Options menu under System. This allows players to experience the entire game through the Nintendo Labo VR Goggles Toggle Feature: