Exclusive __full__ - Zelda Botw 160 Update

The Zelda: Breath of the Wild version 1.6.0 update (released in late 2021) was exclusive to the Nintendo Switch (not on Wii U). Its main exclusive feature was support for The Legend of Zelda: Game & Watch pre-order bonuses and save data integration.

However, the single most notable exclusive feature added in the 1.6.0 update is:

Why This Update Matters Now

You might be asking, "Why should I care about an old patch?"

Here is the exclusive takeaway: Version 1.6.0 is the definitive way to play. zelda botw 160 update exclusive

With the release of Tears of the Kingdom, many players are returning to BotW to find the lore connections they missed. Playing on the 1.6.0 version ensures you have the most stable build, the VR capabilities for a fresh perspective, and all the quality-of-life tweaks Nintendo implemented over the years.

The Context: What is Version 1.6.0?

For a long time, the "final" version of Breath of the Wild was considered to be Version 1.5.0 (which introduced the Ballad of Champions DLC). However, as the Nintendo Switch lifecycle matured, Version 1.6.0 silently rolled out.

While it didn't bring new Shrines or Divine Beasts, this update is significant for one major reason: Future-Proofing. The Zelda: Breath of the Wild version 1

Key Changes

• Stability and crash fixes

  • Addressed several crash scenarios that could occur during shrine transitions and when suspending/resuming the game.
  • Fixed rare freeze bug during loading sequences.

• Quest and progression fixes

  • Resolved issues where certain quest triggers failed to activate after fast travel or game reload.
  • Fixed conditions that could prevent completion of specific shrine quests (notably those involving environmental triggers).

• Enemy and AI adjustments

  • Corrected pathfinding glitches for select enemies in confined spaces; this reduced instances of enemies getting stuck.
  • Fixed an exploit that allowed certain enemies to be bypassed via clipping.

• Item and inventory fixes

  • Addressed a bug where duplicated items could appear in inventory after specific sequence breaks.
  • Fixed inconsistent durability calculations for some weapons after reloading a save.

• World and physics

  • Minor fixes to physics edge cases that could cause items or the player to clip through terrain.
  • Corrected several environmental visual artifacts in Hyrule Field and several shrine interiors.

• User interface

  • Fixed improper text wrap in certain localized languages on quest descriptions and menu screens.
  • Resolved a display bug affecting minimap markers after specific player actions.

• Performance

  • Small optimizations to reduce hitching during dense enemy encounters and in towns.

Notable Player Impact

• Reduced risk of losing progress due to crash/freeze fixes.
• More consistent quest progression for players who previously experienced stuck triggers.
• Fewer cases of inventory inconsistencies and duplicated items.
• Slightly smoother performance in crowded areas; no major framerate overhaul.

What the "Exclusive" Features Allegedly Included

Based on leaked asset lists (most of which have been scrubbed from GitHub), here are the five most credible features of the mythical 1.6.0 exclusive update.