The Breath of the Wild 1.6.0 Update: Labo VR and Faster Load Times
As with most Nintendo patches, version 1.6.0 included several smaller adjustments to refine the experience:
: Technical tests revealed that teleporting between locations became up to 37% to 50% faster . For instance, certain loading screens that took 26 seconds in version 1.5.0 were reduced to just 14 seconds in 1.6.0. botw update 160 work
One of the most significant "hidden" benefits of the 1.6.0 patch was a massive improvement in loading speeds.
: While the entire open world is playable in VR, pre-rendered cutscenes remain in standard 2D format. Performance Boost: Drastic Loading Time Reductions The Breath of the Wild 1
: "Several other issues" were addressed to improve overall gameplay, a standard part of Nintendo's patch routine. Is 1.6.0 the Final Version?
: Fixed a Switch-exclusive bug at the Dako Tah Shrine where pushing a Lizalfos could cause the physics engine to break. : While the entire open world is playable
: This improvement is attributed to a "Boost Mode" where the Switch’s CPU is temporarily overclocked during loading screens to process data more quickly. Bug Fixes and Stability
: The VR mode can be switched on or off at any time via the System/Options menu under "VR Goggles".
The update for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW) was a notable milestone in the game's post-launch history, specifically tailored for the Nintendo Switch version. Released on April 25, 2019 , this update introduced long-awaited hardware integration and unexpected performance boosts. Major Feature: Nintendo Labo VR Support