Botw Update 160 ★ Ultra HD

Link hesitated. He had fought Ganon. He had tamed the Divine Beasts. But this—this wasn't a battle. This was a confession.

: General unlisted fixes implemented to improve the core player experience.

. This update (or standalone "Switch 2 Edition") significantly enhances the game's visuals and performance compared to the original 2017 release. Key Features of Update 1.6.0 Resolution Boost : The game now runs at when docked and in handheld mode. Performance : It targets a consistent 60 frames per second (fps) , providing much smoother motion than the original. HDR Support botw update 160

The standout feature of this update is the return of a beloved crossover. Nintendo has brought back the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 collaboration items!

Since the release of 1.6.0, the game has reached its final state as Nintendo shifted focus to the sequel, Tears of the Kingdom. This makes version 1.6.0 one of the final definitive versions of the game. For purists and speedrunners, these version numbers are vital for tracking which glitches remain accessible and which have been patched out by Nintendo’s engineers. Link hesitated

The secret behind the faster loading screens was not a direct code change but a clever utilization of a new feature in the , which was released just days earlier on April 15, 2019.

A rare flower that once symbolized courage. Now it only grows where something has been forgotten. Use with caution. But this—this wasn't a battle

is one of the most unique patches in the game's history, introducing full virtual reality support via the Nintendo Labo VR Kit and drastically cutting down loading times. Released by Nintendo, this software version changed how players explore Hyrule and accidentally gave a massive gift to the speedrunning community.

The centerpiece of the 1.6.0 update was the integration of the Nintendo Labo VR Kit. This allowed players to experience the vast kingdom of Hyrule in a completely new perspective. By toggling the "Toy-Con VR Goggles" setting in the options menu, the camera shifts to a stereoscopic view.

: A dedicated menu was added to the title screen to manage and view DLC content.