of active time in the overworld (time in menus or shrines does not count). for the remaining Korok seeds?
→ Absolutely not. 1.6.0 breaks nearly everything. No benefit. botw update 160 work
→ No. Stay on 1.5.0 unless you’re willing to rebuild your mod setup. of active time in the overworld (time in
This paper examines the content and impact of update version 1.6.0 for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo, 2017). Unlike major content updates, version 1.6.0 focuses on system-level improvements, including stability enhancements, memory optimization, and compatibility with the Nintendo Switch Online save backup system. The update is notable for preparing the game for future hardware revisions (e.g., OLED model and potential backward compatibility). Our analysis finds that while no new gameplay features were added, the update significantly reduces crash rates in high-load areas such as Hyrule Field and Korok Forest. Stay on 1
To truly master the final version of the game, players use several "advanced" glitches that still work in 1.6.0: Fall Damage Cancel : To survive any fall, jump off a ledge, hold the
If you’ve been holding off because you weren’t sure if the update “worked” – rest easy. Download it, hop on your paraglider, and explore Hyrule with one less memory leak to worry about.