Zelda Botw 160 Update Exclusive May 2026

Perhaps the most exciting "exclusive" rumor involves the Great Plateau. According to the leak, there were four unused shrine entrances buried under the Plateau’s terrain. The 1.6.0 update would have unlocked a quest called "The Forgotten Pilgrimage," opening a 160-second timed challenge inside an underground cistern beneath the Temple of Time. The reward? A Hylian Hood without the hood up (a cosmetic item fans have begged for since 2017).

The "BOTW 160 Update" wasn't a flashy content drop filled with new armor, but it was a technical marvel that extended the life of the game. It turned Hyrule into a virtual reality playground and polished the engine to a mirror shine.

Whether you are a first-time adventurer or a veteran Hylian Knight returning for one last climb, make sure your game is updated. Hyrule is waiting, and it’s never looked better.

Have you tried the VR mode in BotW? Let us know in the comments below how it changed your perspective on the Great Plateau!

1.6.0 update The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild , released on April 25, 2019, is a unique patch that focuses primarily on hardware integration and performance optimizations. While it does not add new story content, it introduced a significant new way to play Hyrule and technical improvements that were previously "exclusive" to this version. 1. Nintendo Labo VR Mode

The headline feature of version 1.6.0 is full compatibility with the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit Full Game Playability zelda botw 160 update exclusive

: You can play the entire game in VR, with the exception of pre-rendered cutscenes. How to Enable : Pause the game, go to System > Options , and toggle the VR Goggles setting to "ON". Camera Controls

: In VR mode, you can move the camera by physically tilting your head and looking around, though this can be toggled off in favor of standard joystick controls. Compatibility : This mode is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch and is not supported on the Nintendo Switch Lite. 2. Drastic Load Time Improvements

Version 1.6.0 introduced a "boost mode" for the Switch CPU during loading screens, which significantly reduced wait times across the board. Fast Travel : Loading times for teleporting were reduced by roughly 30% to 50%

. Tests showed some loads dropping from 26 seconds down to 14 seconds. Shrine Entry

: Entering a shrine saw improvements of about 2 seconds, making the transition feel much smoother. 3. Switch-Exclusive Technical Fixes Perhaps the most exciting "exclusive" rumor involves the

This update addressed specific bugs that were unique to the Switch version of the game. Lizalfos Glitch : A specific physics-breaking glitch at the Dako Tah Shrine

—triggered by pushing a Lizalfos—was officially patched. Physics Modifications

: Minor internal adjustments were made to certain DLC objects and boss AI, specifically Monk Maz Koshia's teleportation behavior. 4. Technical Caveats & Performance BotW in VR: The good news and bad news. : r/NintendoSwitch