Released on February 17, 2021, Update 1.6.0 was not intended to expand the vast world of Hyrule with new quests or items. Instead, its primary function was to ensure compatibility and stability across the Nintendo Switch ecosystem.
The most "impactful" part of 1.6.0 for daily players wasn't the VR—it was a hidden performance boost. botw update 160 2021
Looking back, was the end of an era and the beginning of another. It was the final patch for Breath of the Wild , released 1,462 days after the launch. Three weeks later, Nintendo announced that Tears of the Kingdom (then called Breath of the Wild 2 ) was delayed to spring 2023. Released on February 17, 2021, Update 1
However, one quality-of-life change slipped through: the Photo Album’s sorting filter now remembers your last choice. A tiny fix, but one that saved thousands of clicks for completionists hunting down every fauna entry. Looking back, was the end of an era