Zelda Botw 160 Update Exclusive Upd May 2026

While The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW) originally launched years ago, the remains a significant milestone because it introduced features that were exclusive to the Nintendo Switch and entirely absent from the Wii U version.

Unlike many "VR experiences" that only offer small mini-games, BotW version 1.6.0 allows you to play the entire main game in VR, though cutscenes remain in a cinematic 2D view. zelda botw 160 update exclusive

You can toggle the VR mode on or off via the in-game system settings. While The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the

Loading into a save file or fast-traveling between Shrines became significantly faster compared to version 1.5.0. Speedrunners often cite this update as a major turning point for improving "Real Time Attack" (RTA) categories. 3. Switch-Specific Bug Fixes & Language Support Loading into a save file or fast-traveling between

The update patched a specific Nintendo Switch-exclusive glitch where pushing a Lizalfos at the Dako Tah Shrine would cause the physics engine to break.

Beyond the flashy VR addition, version 1.6.0 secretly introduced a "Boost Mode" that significantly improved the game's performance.