Update Exclusive — Zelda Botw 160

Short answer: Not really.

The last major numbered patch for Breath of the Wild was Version 1.6.0 (not “160”). It was released in November 2019 – over two years after the game launched. zelda botw 160 update exclusive

But here’s why people get confused:

Nintendo released update 1.6.0 for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, delivering a mix of stability fixes, gameplay adjustments, and minor quality-of-life improvements. This report summarizes key changes, notable fixes, player impact, and testing considerations. Short answer: Not really

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For a long time, the "final" version of Breath of the Wild was considered to be Version 1.5.0 (which introduced the Ballad of Champions DLC). However, as the Nintendo Switch lifecycle matured, Version 1.6.0 silently rolled out. For a long time, the "final" version of

While it didn't bring new Shrines or Divine Beasts, this update is significant for one major reason: Future-Proofing.

In the vanilla game, the Rito troubadour Kass leaves his teacher’s diary and vanishes after you clear all shrines. The exclusive update would have added a final cutscene where Kass plays a "Song of the Depths" at night on Satori Mountain, revealing a hidden cave behind the waterfall. Inside was a One-Hit Obliterator variant that recharged with every 160 seconds of perfect parries.