Unlike minor VR modes in other titles, Version 1.6.0 allowed players to experience the entire game world of Hyrule in 3D VR using existing save files.
Loading into Shrines, fast-traveling across the map, and booting up the game became up to 30-40% faster than on older versions. 📊 Load Time Comparisons (v1.5.0 vs v1.6.0) Action / Location Pre-Update (v1.5.0) Post-Update (v1.6.0) Fast Travel (Great Plateau) ~28 seconds ~19 seconds Entering a Shrine ~14 seconds ~10 seconds Loading Game from Main Menu ~31 seconds ~21 seconds 🐞 Bug Fixes and Speedrunning Impact botw update 160 upd
Added full compatibility with the VR Goggles from the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit. Unlike minor VR modes in other titles, Version 1
Despite fixing game-breaking bugs, Update 1.6.0 did not patch popular community exploits like Wind Bombs (Boomie Zoomies) or the Bow of Light glitch . Speedrunners actively use Version 1.6.0 for many Any% runs because of its stable physics and faster load times. 📥 How to Install the 1.6.0 Update Despite fixing game-breaking bugs, Update 1