Report compiled based on Nintendo’s official patch notes, datamining from SwitchBrew, speedrun.com rule changes, and community testing threads from November–December 2019.
Update to 1.6.0 only if you use modern amiibo or want the final stable build. If you enjoy glitches or speedrunning, stay on v1.5.0 (or earlier) – but you will lose online features. zelda botw 160 update full
Nintendo used 1.6.0 to silently patch several famous exploits. Report compiled based on Nintendo’s official patch notes,
The update utilizes a "boost mode" that temporarily increases the Switch CPU's clock speed right when a loading screen appears. Nintendo used 1
The most visible and celebrated feature of the 1.6.0 update was the integration of the functionality. Previously used exclusively for Splatoon 2 , this feature was expanded to include Breath of the Wild . After updating, players could log into the mobile app, link their game, and access a detailed, interactive map of Hyrule. This map displayed not only the player’s current in-game position and path traveled but also tracked critical statistics: hours played, distance walked or ridden, enemies defeated, and, most importantly, a gallery of every screenshot the player had taken with the in-game Camera Rune .