While it included the usual system stability fixes, the headline features were entirely focused on the new DLC expansion. Here is the full breakdown of the features introduced in the 1.6.0 update:
Fixed a specific Switch-exclusive glitch where pushing a Lizalfos in the Dako Tah Shrine would break the game’s physics engine. zelda botw 1.6.0 update
Because this update focused primarily on licensing for the Game Trials, it did not alter the game's physics engine or memory allocation methods. Consequently, the speedrunning community did not need to segregate a new "1.6.0" category, and most players saw no discernible difference in gameplay mechanics. While it included the usual system stability fixes,
: Players can activate VR mode at any time via the "Options" menu under the "System" tab. Perspective Consequently, the speedrunning community did not need to
1.6.0 update The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW) primarily introduced support for the Nintendo Labo VR Kit and significantly reduced loading times across the game. Key Update Highlights Nintendo Labo VR Support
The most impactful change for collectors was the removal of an exploit involving the Super Smash Bros. series Amiibo (specifically Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf). Previously, scanning an Amiibo, reloading a save, and scanning again allowed players to bypass the daily limit. Version 1.6.0 hardened the Amiibo cache memory, making it much harder to "time travel" farm for the Twilight Bow or Epona without fully closing the game.
Look closely at 1.6.0’s timing. Six months later, in May 2020, Nintendo would release Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity ’s first trailer. One year after that, Tears of the Kingdom ’s E3 2021 teaser would show the Sky Islands. The 1.6.0 update, in retrospect, was a bridge: the last time the original game’s engine was touched before being forked into a sequel.