Below, we break down everything you need to know about , from its cryptic release notes to its actual impact on gameplay, modding, and emulation. 1. What Was the Official Purpose of Update 1.6.0? Nintendo’s official patch notes for Breath of the Wild version 1.6.0 were famously sparse. The only bullet point provided was: "General stability improvements and other minor adjustments to enhance the user experience." This is Nintendo’s standard phrasing for minor patches. However, given that the previous update (1.5.0) arrived in 2018 to support The Champions’ Ballad DLC and general fixes, a new version number three years later raised eyebrows.
Published: May 2021 Patch Version: 1.6.0 / Ver. 1.6.0 Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite (also affects Cemu emulation scene) botw update 160 2021
For new players installing the game fresh in 2025 or beyond, 1.6.0 is simply the version you play. For veterans who watched it download in May 2021, it was a final farewell from Nintendo to a game that defined the Switch. Below, we break down everything you need to